River Road tragedy: Woman killed while exercising

The scene at River Road last year.

A woman has been killed after being hit by a car while out walking on River Road this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to River Road, Leonay about 4.30pm, after reports a woman had been hit by a car.

On arrival officers found a woman on the roadway deceased.

The driver of a small silver vehicle – believed to be involved in crash – was spoken to by police before being taken to Nepean Hospital for mandatory tests.

A crime scene remains in place while further investigations are carried out by officers from Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have dash-cam vision, is urged to contact police.

Troy Dodds

Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.

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