Overview
- The collision occurred at the intersection of Sheridan and Lily streets about 7am on Thursday when a police vehicle struck a female pedestrian.
- The woman, reported to be in her 70s, was taken to Cairns Hospital and is fighting for her life.
- Officers at the scene gave immediate first aid and paramedics then treated and transported the woman to hospital.
- The Forensic Crash Unit is leading a formal investigation and Lily Street was closed between Digger and Sheridan streets with motorists urged to avoid the area.
- Investigators will examine vehicle movements and witness accounts to establish cause and any potential legal or internal outcomes while the closure continues to affect local traffic.