Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Pedestrian Killed At Stockton

BY IAN CROUCH

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a pedestrian at Stockton.

A man in his 50's was crossing Fullerton Street at about 6.15 on Tuesday night when he was struck by a southbound Holden utility - he died at the scene.

It's understood the man was a resident of the nearby Stockton Hospital and may have been intellectually disabled.

He's yet to be formally identified, however police are attempting to contact the man's relatives who live in Bundaberg.

The 29-year-old driver has undergone mandatory testing as investigations continue.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000