Man Dies After Bus Crash in Rouse Hill

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A 54-year-old man has died after being struck by a bus in Sydney’s north-west earlier this week, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

Emergency services were called to NW Transit Way in Rouse Hill around noon on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, following reports of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a bus.

Officers from The Hills Police Area Command attended the scene and found that a bus had struck a man on foot. NSW Ambulance paramedics treated the 54-year-old male pedestrian at the scene before transporting him to Westmead Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the bus was uninjured and remained at the scene as police began their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities were notified on Thursday evening, 7 August 2025, that the man had succumbed to his injuries while in hospital.

A report is now being prepared for the Coroner.

Police have confirmed that investigations are continuing, and anyone with information about the crash or who may have witnessed the incident is urged to come forward.

The NW Transit Way in Rouse Hill is a known corridor for public transport in Sydney’s expanding north-west region. Authorities have not confirmed whether speed, visibility, or pedestrian crossing infrastructure played any role in the incident.

At this stage, no charges have been laid, and police have not released the name of the deceased.

The incident marks another fatality involving a pedestrian and public transport in Greater Sydney, underscoring ongoing concerns around road safety and urban transit management.

Further updates will be provided as police inquiries progress.