Woman dies and schoolboy seriously injured after car hits pedestrian in Sydney's south

A woman has died and a schoolboy has been seriously injured after a collision between a car and a pedestrian in the southern Sydney suburb of Carlton. 

The 16-year-old was crossing Carlton Parade on foot just after 3.30pm yesterday, when he was struck by a car being driven by a 59-year-old woman. 

Her vehicle then slammed through a fence and she was thrown from her car. Despite the efforts of emergency services, she died at the scene. 

The teenager was taken to St George Hospital in a serious condition. He is believed to have suffered facial and internal injuries. 

Police investigations are continuing.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.