A pedestrian who died early on Saturday morning after he was hit by a truck south of Nowra might have been struck by a second vehicle while he lay injured on the road, police say.
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Emergency services were called to the Princes Highway, near Comberton Grange Road, at Falls Creek shortly after 5am to reports of a crash involving a pedestrian.
A man in his 50s died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of an Isuzu Pantech truck was taken to Shoalhaven Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police say initial inquiries suggest the man was struck by a second vehicle, described as a light-coloured SUV, while lying injured on the road.
It did not stop, and police are trying to find the vehicle and speak to the driver.
Crash Investigation Unit officers will examine the scene.
Northbound lanes of the Princes Highway were closed for several hours but have now reopened.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
