Cyclist dead after being hit by car near Sydney's Centennial Park
A cyclist has died after being hit by a vehicle near Sydney's Centennial Park.
The man, believed to be in his late 20s, was struck a few metres from the intersection of Moore Park Road and Queen Street about 7.20am on Tuesday.
Paramedics performed CPR at the scene and the man was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where he died.
Police have urged witnesses to come forward and will prepare a report for the coroner.
Centennial Park: A male cyclist believed to be aged in his late 20’s has died after being hit by a car near the intersection of Moore Park Road and Queen Street at about 6:50am today. #7News pic.twitter.com/IcxAzebWQB
— 7 News Sydney (@7NewsSydney) March 26, 2018
The crash happened 30 minutes after police were called to a separate two-vehicle smash at the same intersection.
Both drivers of that incident were treated at the scene for minor injuries, NSW Police said.
The man's death follows a hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist near Griffith on Sunday when a 33-year-old man was struck by a car and died at the scene.
Detectives set up a strikeforce to investigate the death.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page.
