Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs The crash closed the northbound lanes of the highway, with a diversion in place between Little Billabong Road and Tumbarumba Road. A crime scene has been established and anyone with dash cam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.Meanwhile, a man has died from critical injuries after possibly being hit by a car on a Blue Mountains road on Friday night.Police said the man, who is yet to be formally identified but is believed to be in his 40s, was found unconscious with serious injuries to his head and torso next to the intersection of the Great Western Highway and Sinclair Crescent in Leura. The man was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.Police said a 50-year-old man attended Katoomba police station a short time later and has been taken to Katoomba Hospital for mandatory testing.“Initial information provided to police indicates the man [in his 40s] may have been injured after being struck by a car,” police said.“As investigations continue, police are specifically interested in any information about a man seen walking along the Great Western Highway or Sinclair Crescent in the hours before 11pm.”Under Operation Christmas/New Year 2024, double demerit points apply from 12.01am on December 20 to 11.59pm on January 1 for offences including speeding, mobile phones, seatbelts and motorcycle helmets.NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley on Thursday urged road users to take care this holiday season.“You don’t want to get a fine in the mail or lose your licence, but even worse, you don’t want to be the reason someone misses out on celebrating with their loved ones this Christmas,” she said.Start the day with a summary of the day’s most important and interesting stories, analysis and insights. Sign up for our Morning Edition newsletter.
