Police investigate hit and run of elderly woman after truck driver flees scene on Horsley Park Dr, Smithfield

The driver of a truck has allegedly fled the scene after an elderly woman was struck on one southwest Sydney’s busiest roads.

Streetview of The Horsley Drive, Smithfield near Hassall St. Picture: Google Maps

A truck driver has fled the scene following an alleged hit-and-run of an elderly woman on a busy road in Sydney’s south west.

Emergency services responded to a call shortly after 10am following reports of a truck hitting a pedestrian along The Horsley Dr, near Hassall Street, Smithfield.

A NSW Police spokesperson said the truck - described as a B-double – failed to stop after hitting the woman, and was last seen travelling north along Hassall Street.

The 74-year-old woman was treated for leg injuries by paramedics at the scene, before being transported to Liverpool Hospital.

She was last reported to be in a serious but stable condition.

Traffic diversions were put in place, with The Horsley Drive expected to remain a crime scene for a considerable amount of time.

Police are urging motorists to avoid the area.

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