UPDATE:
A woman has tragically died after being hit by a car in Wallsend.
The 21-year-old was walking on west along Minmi Road with two male friends just after 11pm last night when she was struck by a Holden Astra Sedan.
She was treated at the scene and then rushed to the John Hunter Hospital with serious head injuries but sadly couldn't be saved.
One of her friends received a minor leg injury but didn't require further treatment.
The 18-year-old driver of the car is assisting police with their inquiries.
A report is being prepared for the Coroner.
EARLIER:
A pedestrian has tragically died after being hit by a car in Wallsend overnight.
Two people, a man and a woman, were walking along Minmi Road just after 11pm last night when the woman was hit by a car.
The 21-year-old was taken to the John Hunter Hospital but sadly she couldn't be saved.
The driver of the car, a male, was taken to hospital as well for mandatory blood and urine testing.
Investigations are continuing.
