06-07-2025
Cop car hits pedestrian in Red Light area
Police officers responding to an incident in Sydney's CBD have struck a pedestrian en route in Kings Cross, sparking an internal investigation.
The hit happened about 3.10am on Saturday morning after emergency services were called to reports of a brawl in the city.
The police car was travelling along William St in Darlinghurst with lights and sirens, the police said on Sunday.
'Initial inquiries have led police to believe a pedestrian ran onto William Street at the same time and collided with the police vehicle,' the police said.
'Officers assisted the 35-year-old man at the scene before the arrival of paramedics.'
Paramedics took the main to St Vincent's Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
'The driver of the police vehicle – a constable attached to Kings Cross Police Area Command – was treated at the scene for shock,' the police said.
'Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are underway.'
