2 September 2024

Pedestrian dies after being struck by two cars on Flinders Street

| Zoe Cartwright
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Police are seeking dashcam footage after a fatal accident on Flinders Street on Friday (30 August). Photo: File.

A police investigation is under way into the death of a pedestrian on Flinders Street, Wollongong, on Friday (30 August).

A NSW Police spokesperson said emergency services were called about 7 pm on Friday, after reports a pedestrian was struck by two cars travelling in opposite directions.

“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the pedestrian – a 56-year-old man from the Wollongong region – however, he died at the scene,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.

“He is yet to be formally identified.

“The drivers of the vehicles – both men aged 66 and 54 – were taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

“Officers attached to Wollongong Police District established a crime scene which will be examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.”

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No charges have been laid.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to call Wollongong police, or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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