A man has been charged over a vehicle crash on the Central Coast early last week.
At about 4.20pm on Tuesday, August 15, emergency services responded to reports of a crash involving two cars and a truck along the Pacific Hwy at Wadalba.
The driver of a Ford Falcon, a 17-year-old male, died at the scene.
The truck driver – a 41-year-old man – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.
The driver of a Mazda – a 46-year-old woman – was also treated NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Officers from Tuggerah Lakes Police District established a crime scene which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
On Friday, August 18, the 41-year-old man was arrested after being released from John Hunter Hospital.
He was taken to Newcastle Police Station where he was charged with one count of dangerous driving occasioning death.
The man was refused bail to appear at Newcastle Local Court on Saturday, August 19, and his driver’s licence was suspended.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au
Source:
NSW Police