A woman in her 60s has been killed in a collision at Pymble on Sydney’s Upper North Shore this morning.
Police attached to Kuring Gai Police Area Command were called to the Pacific Highway near the Beechworth Road intersection after reports a woman had been struck by a northbound van at around 6.20am.
“NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered first aid; however, the woman died at the scene. She has yet to be identified but is believed to be aged in her 60s,” NSW Police said in a statement.
“A crime scene has now been established with an investigation underway into the cause.”
Traffic is expected to be affected for some hours and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and to monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.
Police say the male driver of the vehicle involved will undergo mandatory alcohol and drug testing.