Updated May 21, 2026 — 12:17pm,first published 10:27amA 71-year-old woman has been killed after she was hit by a police car.She was walking at the intersection of Sheridan Street and Lily Street in Cairns about 7am on Thursday when the car struck her, police said.Police closed off Lily Street between Digger Street and Sheridan Street.WINShe suffered serious injuries, and received immediate first aid from the officer inside the car.The woman – who was from Trinity Beach, a town about 20 kilometres north of Cairns – was then treated by paramedics and transported to Cairns Hospital.Police confirmed the 71-year-old died as a result of her injuries about midday on Thursday.“The Forensic Crash Unit and Ethical Standards Command are investigating with oversight from the Crime and Corruption Commission and coroner,” a police statement said.Officers closed off Lily Street between Digger Street and Sheridan Street.They have appealed for anyone to come forward who might have seen the collision or who has dashcam footage of it.Get alerts on significant breaking news as happens. Sign up for our Breaking News Alert.From our partners