A man in his 80s has died after he was struck by a vehicle while on a mobility scooter at Penrith this afternoon.
The incident happened at around 12.45pm today, sparking a major emergency response.
The crash happened at the busy intersection of Mulgoa Road and Ransley Street.
The vehicle that hit the mobility scooter failed to stop, while others rushed to lend assistance.
A man was later arrested at Westfield Penrith in relation to the incident. He’s been taken to Nepean Hospital by mandatory testing.
The elderly man in the mobility scooter died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified, but it is understood he is in his 80s.
Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command established a crime scene that is being examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Traffic continues to be affected on Mulgoa Road and surrounding streets, with the area best avoided.
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