Man dies following collision in Lyneham

An 89-year-old man has died following a collision in Lyneham last week.

About 4.30pm on Tuesday, 17 February (2026), ACT Policing responded to reports that a car had collided with a pedestrian on Ellenborough Street in Lyneham.

The pedestrian, an 89-year-old man, was treated at the scene by ACT Ambulance Service paramedics before being taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Sadly, the man passed away yesterday (Wednesday, 25 February 2026).

This is the sixth road fatality in the ACT so far this year.

The investigation is ongoing and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.