A woman has died following a crash in Penrith this evening.
About 5.30pm today, emergency services were called to Macquarie Avenue, Penrith, following reports a ute had allegedly struck a pedestrian.
The Weekender can confirm the vehicle left the scene without stopping. A major search is now underway for the driver and vehicle.
A woman – believed to be aged in her 40’s – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, she died at the scene.
“She is yet to be formally identified,” a Police spokesperson said.
“Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene which will be forensically examined by investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit.
“A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.”
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Nepean police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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