Man Dies After Being Struck by Car in Hornsby Incident
A pedestrian tragically died after being struck by car in Hornsby.
About 10.30am on Monday 6 January 2025, emergency services were called to Sherbrook Avenue, Hornsby, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.
Paramedics from NSW Ambulance arrived swiftly at the scene to provide assistance to the 87-year-old man, who was subsequently transported to Royal North Shore Hospital in critical condition. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, the elderly man succumbed to his injuries, passing away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
The driver involved in the accident, a 34-year-old man, fortunately escaped unharmed. However, the incident has raised significant concerns within the community, and officers from Kuring-Gai Police Area Command have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Authorities have confirmed that a report will be prepared for the coroner in light of this tragic event, underscoring the need for heightened awareness and safety measures for pedestrians in the area. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
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.
