A truck driver has been killed when he was hit by a vehicle during a police check in Sydney's northwest.
The driver had been pulled over by a traffic and highway patrol officer about 10.20am on Vardys Road in Kings Park and had stepped out of his rig to secure his load when he was struck.
Paramedics treated him but he died at the scene and police have launched a critical incident investigation.
Assistant Commissioner Denis Clifford told reporters on Thursday there was nothing to indicate that it was an inappropriate place for the police officer to stop the truck.
"I understand the vehicle stopped there for up to 10 minutes before this tragedy occurred so there were a number of vehicles that passed," he said.
"It appears the person may have stumbled or fallen back into the path of the vehicle that was passing by. I'm told they were stationary, on the side of the road, for up to 10 minutes.
"People have spoken to a number of people at the scene. We are asking if anyone witnessed the accident that hasn't spoken to police, please contact Crime Stoppers and talk to us."
Mr Clifford said the victim's family, as well as officer involved and the other driver, were devastated.
"I can't begin to imagine how they must be feeling at the moment. Our hearts must go out to them."
He said police had spoken to the driver of the other vehicle and it was too early to consider possible charges.
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