Hornsby: Man, 87, dies after being hit by car in Sydney’s north

An elderly man has died in hospital days after being hit by a car in Hornsby.

A pedestrian in his 80s has suffered injuries to the head after a car struck him at Sherbrook Rd Hornsby. Picture: CareFlight

An elderly man has died days after being hit by a car in Sydney’s north

About 10.30am on Monday, emergency services were called to Sherbrook Ave, Hornsby following reports an 87-year-old pedestrian had been struck by a car.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene, before transporting him to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition.

He died in hospital on Wednesday.

A man has died after being hit by a car in Sydney’s north. Picture Thomas Lisson

The 34-year-old man who was behind wheel was uninjured following the incident.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

He was taken to hospital for mandatory testing at the time.

Officers from Kuring-Gai Police Area Command have commenced an investigation into the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.

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