An investigation is underway after a pedestrian died following a fail to stop crash in Sydney’s west overnight.
About 11.20pm (Sunday 30 June 2024), emergency services were called to Abell Road, Melonba, after reports an injured man was located roadside.
NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 79-year-old man, however, he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
Officers attached to Mount Druitt Police Area Command established a crime scene which was forensically examined by specialist officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit.
Initial inquiries indicate that the pedestrian was hit by a car – believed to be a purple/blue coloured coupe – travelling eastbound on Abell Road.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, police are urging anyone who may have information, dashcam footage from the area, or who may have witnessed the incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
