A woman has died after being hit by a utility in the state's south near Queanbeyan this morning.
Emergency services were called to Bicentennial Drive, Jerrabomberra, about 8.15am today (Sunday 17 November 2024), but the 48-year-old woman had already died at the scene after being struck by a silver Nissan Navara utility.
Officers from Monaro Police District have been informed that the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle – a 54-year-old woman – had also allegedly hit a white Toyota Hilux parked at the scene.
The driver has been taken to Canberra Hospital with minor injuries where she will also undergo mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and will be examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Road closures are currently in place and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about the incident – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – are urged to contact Queanbeyan Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
