Waterloo: Man riding e-bike dead after being hit by NSW Police car in Sydney
A critical incident has been declared after an e-bike rider was hit by a police car and later died on an inner city Sydney road.
Around 3am on Friday, NSW Police say officers attempted to pull over an e-bike rider in Waterloo when he was hit by the pursuing police vehicle.
NSW Ambulance paramedics attempted to treat the man, however, he died at the scene.
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“A critical incident investigation team from Sutherland Shire Police Area Command will now investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and the police actions following the initial report,” a NSW Police spokesperson said.
“The investigation will be subject of an independent review by the Professional Standards Command with oversight by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission.”
A crime scene has been established and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
