A teenage girl has died after being hit by a car yesterday afternoon at East Lismore.

About 5pm yesterday (Wednesday 11 September 2024), emergency services were called to the Bruxner Highway, East Lismore, following reports a pedestrian had been hit by a trailer.

Members of the public administered first aid until NSW Ambulance paramedics arrived.

The 15-year-old girl was taken to Lismore Base Hospital; however later died.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

The male driver of the utility and trailer, aged 42, was taken to Lismore Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers attached to Richmond Police District established a crime scene, with investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.