Man charged after woman dies on Ocean Beach Rd
A man has been charged as investigations continue into a fatal accident on Ocean Beach Rd at Woy Woy on Saturday evening.
Police said: "Inquiries indicate a woman got off a bus and, as she crossed the road, was initially struck by a vehicle being driven south before being thrown to the roadway where she was struck by a second vehicle."
Emergency services responded at about 7.50pm and found the woman critically injured.
NSW Ambulance paramedics and officers from Brisbane Water Police District treated the 68-year-old woman.
However, she died at the scene.
The driver of the first vehicle allegedly failed to stop.
The driver of the second vehicle, a Kia Cerato, stopped and rendered assistance.
The 60-year-old man was taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory testing.
"Officers attached the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit examined the scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash," according to a police statement yesterday, Sunday, July 9.
"As part of inquiries, investigators executed a crime scene warrant at a Central Coast home where a Volkswagen was seized and will undergo forensic examination.
"About 8am today (Sunday, July 9), investigators returned to the home and arrested a 20-year-old man.
"He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death."
The man was granted conditional bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Wednesday, July 19.
As investigations continue, anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
SOURCE:
Website, 9 Jul 2023
NSW Police