Woman, 30, killed after being hit by ute at Woodburn, northern NSW

A 30-year-old woman has died after being struck by a ute in the state’s north. Here’s what we know.

NSW police generic. Picture: Tom Parrish

A 30-year-old woman has died after being struck by a ute in the state’s north.

At about 10am on Sunday, police and paramedics were called to Forest Rd at Woodburn south of Lismore after it was reported a pedestrian had been hit by a car.

Police were told at the scene a green Toyota ute had allegedly struck a 30-year-old woman.

She could not be revived and died at the scene.

The male driver of the ute, 18, was subjected to mandatory roadside breath testing, which returned a negative result.

He is assisting police with their inquiries.

A crime scene has been established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash has commenced.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Police have urged anyone with information or dashcam footage of the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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