A woman has died after an accident on the Princes Motorway. Photo: pattilabelle.
A woman has died after she was hit by a car near Darkes Forest in the early hours of this morning, police say.
About 12:40 am on Monday (16 March) emergency services were called to the Princes Motorway, Darkes Forest following reports of a crash.
A NSW Police spokesperson said officers attached to Wollongong Police District attended and found a rider had crashed and was ejected from a motorcycle.
The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, she died at the scene.
She is yet to be formally identified.
“A crime scene has been established and investigations commenced into the circumstances of the crash,” the NSW Police spokesperson said.
“A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.”
Northbound lanes on the Princes Motorway were closed for some time, but have since reopened.
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Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
