Driver arrested over death of 95-year-old pedestrian on city street

A man has been arrested over the death of an elderly pedestrian in south-west Sydney late yesterday.

Events began when emergency services were called to Elizabeth Drive, Liverpool, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a vehicle.

Police found a 95-year-old man with critical injuries.

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He was treated by paramedics at the scene, before being taken to hospital where he later died.

The driver – a 36-year-old man who was uninjured - was arrested.

He was later taken to hospital for mandatory testing.

A crime scene was established, and police crash investigators began inquiries.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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