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NSW Police says a man died after a crash at Wollongbar last night.

About 11.30pm (Sunday, 17 July), emergency services were called to Lismore Road, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a car.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics responded, locating a 49-year-old man who had died at the scene.

The driver of the car – an 18-year-old man – was uninjured and will undergo mandatory testing.

A crime scene has been established and will be examined by specialist officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit.

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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