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Gosford Hospital tragedy: 62yo pedestrian hit by car after falling onto road

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after a 62-year-old man was struck and killed by a car after falling onto the road at Gosford Hospital.

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A man has died after falling onto the road before a car turned a corner and collided with him.

Emergency services were called to Ambulance Rd, within the grounds of Gosford Hospital at 8.50am on Tuesday following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a car.

Police were told a 62-year-old man fell onto the road before a Holden Trailblazer turned a corner and struck him.

The man was struck after falling onto the road at Gosford Hospital. (AAP Image/Sue Graham)
The man was struck after falling onto the road at Gosford Hospital. (AAP Image/Sue Graham)

The man was treated at the scene before being taken inside Gosford Hospital, where he died a short time later.

Brisbane Water Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The 29-year-old female driver of the Holden was uninjured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/central-coast/gosford-hospital-tragedy-62yo-pedestrian-hit-by-car-after-falling-onto-road/news-story/f804f0738a38a487df4e7603398e2a01