12/01/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/01/2024 02:05
Sunday, 01 December 2024 06:43:05 PM
A man has been charged following an alleged hit-and-run in the Illawarra region.
Strike Force Nubrigyn was established by detectives attached to Wollongong Police District to investigate the circumstances of a crash at the intersection of Daisy Street and Princes Highway, Fairy Meadow, about 8.55pm on Wednesday 16 October 2024.
Officers attached to Wollongong Police District and NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered assistance to a 57-year-old man after he suffered serious head and chest injuries.
He was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a critical condition before he was transferred to St George Hospital.
The man was transferred to Liverpool Hospital where he remains.
A crime scene was established on the night, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident commenced.
Following inquiries and an appeal for assistance, officers attached to Strike Force Nubrigyn arrested a 27-year-old man at Wollongong Police Station about 1.20pm today (Sunday 1 December 2024).
He was taken to Wollongong Police Station and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm - driver manner dangerous, fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm, not give particulars to police and responsible person / custodian not disclose driver's details.
He was given conditional bail to appear before Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday 14 January 2025.
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