NSW: Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run incident
SYDNEY, April 17 AAP - A man from Sydney's northern beaches died early today when hewas struck by a car in a hit-and-run incident, police said.
Police said a man, aged in his 40s from Killarney Heights, was walking in a southerlydirection on Victoria Road near the intersection with Salter Street in Gladesville, whenhe was struck by a blue Hyundai, travelling east.
The man died on arrival at St Vincent's Hospital, a police statement said.
It said the driver of the vehicle, a man in his early 20s, allegedly failed to stopat the scene and his vehicle was later seen to drive on to a median strip in GoulburnStreet, Surry Hills, and overturn.
The driver was taken to Sydney Hospital with minor injuries. He was later releasedand will be interviewed by police.
Traffic diversions are in place at Manning Street and Salter Street in Gladesville, police said.
Paramatta Crash Investigation Unit are continuing their inquiries.
AAP as/arb/mjm
KEYWORD: PEDESTRIAN
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