A floral tribute left near the scene of the fatal hit and run at Bexley where a man in his 80s died yesterday. Picture by Jim Gainsford.

"Sad day for Bexley when an elderly visitor didn't make it home yesterday."

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Bexley Chamber of Commerce posted a short message summing up the feelings of the local community following the fatal alleged hit and run accident on Forest Road where an 80 year-old man died yesterday.

Police visited businesses along the Forest Road, Bexley shopping strip asking whether they had any CCTV footage.

Someone has left a floral tribute and with a 'Prayer for the Departed' attached on a pole opposite the accident scene.

An investigation is underway following an alledged hit and run at Bexley.

About 2.20pm today (Thursday, April 9), emergency services were called to Forest Road, Bexley, following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a truck.

'Sad day for Bexley': Chamber of Commerce reflects on fatal alleged hit and run

Officers attached to St George Police Area Command attended and found a man - believed to be in his 80s - with serious injuries and were told the truck left the scene prior to police arrival.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a critical condition, where he later died.

He has yet to be formally identified.

A crime scene has been established and investigations commenced into the circumstances of the crash.

Forest Road, Bexley, between Harrow and Stoney Creek Road remain closed and motorists are urged to avoid the area.

Investigations are ongoing.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.