July 28, 2026

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Incident Overview

Two pedestrians were critically injured after a vehicle collision on The Boulevarde at Lakemba, in Sydney’s south-west, on Tuesday, 28 July 2026. Police said emergency services were called shortly before 1 pm.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026
  • Approximate time: Shortly before 1 pm
  • Location: The Boulevarde, Lakemba, New South Wales

People and Vehicles Involved

7NEWS reported that a white Toyota Tarago appeared to strike the two pedestrians before colliding with two parked vehicles. The people involved have not been named in the available reports. The report also said two other pedestrians nearby escaped injury.

Injuries and Fatalities

A woman believed to be in her 30s was taken to Liverpool Hospital in a critical condition. A man believed to be in his 60s was taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition. In a later 1 August 2026 report, 7NEWS said the woman remained in an induced coma, citing a fundraiser. No official health update or later outcome for either pedestrian was identified.

Emergency Response

Emergency services treated the 82-year-old driver at the scene before the driver was taken to hospital for mandatory testing, according to 7NEWS. No published test results are recorded in the sources reviewed.

Police Investigation

Officers from Campsie Police Area Command established a crime scene and began inquiries. The available official and contemporaneous reports do not determine the cause of the collision, legal responsibility, or any later outcome. A witness account about the traffic signal is not a police finding and is not presented here as fact.

Appeal for Information

Police asked anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers. The available evidence confirms the initial incident details and a later media-reported health update, but does not provide final medical outcomes, test results, a cause, or legal responsibility.

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