Mount Pritchard police investigation after body found in western Sydney

A man’s body has been found lying in the middle of a suburban road in Sydney’s southwest.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Pritchard Street and Hemphill Avenue in Mount Pritchard around 3am on Wednesday, where a man was found with significant injuries.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene, despite paramedics’ efforts to save him.

Police and forensic agents remain at the scene, which has been declared a crime scene.

Detectives were seen going door to door questioning residents who might have seen or heard something.

Police understand the man may have been hit by a car.

Police are urging witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.