A teenager walking on a highway south of Sydney died this morning when he was allegedly hit by a truck.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of the Hume Highway and Golden Vale Road, at Sutton Forest about 5am over reports of a crash.
Police say the pedestrian- aged in his late teens - was struck by the vehicle as he entered the roadway.
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Paramedics treated him, but he could not be revived and died at the scene.
He is yet to be formally identified.
The truck driver – a 48-year-old man – was not injured and taken to Bowral Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police have set up a crime scene which will be forensically examined by officers.
Traffic diversions are in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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