Paramedics were quick to arrive on the scene. Photo: Wikimedia.
A woman has died after being struck by a ute 40 km northwest of Wagga Wagga.
Emergency services were called to Cowabbie Street, Coolamon, shortly before 10 am on Tuesday (14 October), following reports a woman was struck by a ute at a service station.
NSW Ambulance paramedics responded and treated an 83-year-old woman, but she died at the scene.
The male driver – aged 84 – was treated for shock and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
Officers attached to Riverina Police District responded and commenced an investigation, with assistance from the Crash Investigation Unit.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Original Article published by Oliver Jacques on Region Riverina.
