Woman dies after struck by ute at Fairy Meadow

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and dashcam vision as they investigate the death of a woman at Fairy Meadow earlier today.

Emergency services were called to the Princes Highway after a pedestrian was struck by a ute about 8.30am today (Sunday, April 2, 2023).

Wollongong police arrived to find a 66-year-old woman critically injured; despite efforts of NSW Ambulance paramedics, she died at the scene.

The driver, a 62-year-old man, was taken to Wollongong Hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information about the incident – or who has dashcam vision they believe can assist investigators – is urged to contact Wollongong Police or Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or Crime Stoppers website.

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