Hero Chev calls for safety improvements

A Lisarow teenager has been commended for his quick thinking when his sister was struck by a car on February 7.

Chev Kutt, 13, was walking home from high school with his sister Tora, when the young girl was struck by a vehicle while crossing Railway Cres at Lisarow.

It was the first time Tora had walked home, having started high school just at the start of 2025.

She was left injured and motionless on the road after being hit by the speeding vehicle, which did not stop.

Fast-thinking older brother Chev leapt into action, keeping Tora calm in the wake of the traumatic experience and calling for assistance.

When help arrived, Tora was taken to hospital and treated for her injuries.

Chev and the wider Lisarow community are now calling on Central Coast Council to review pedestrian safety along Railway Cres and examine whether or not a pedestrian crossing would improve pedestrian safety.

Federal Member for Robertson Dr Gordon Reid described Chev as a “local hero”.

“He remained incredibly calm in a very stressful and scary situation,” Reid said.

“At 13 years of age, Chev demonstrated immense maturity and fast-thinking action.

“I am relieved that Tora is now making a full recovery and continues to undertake her studies at high school in year 7.

“I want to formally commend Chev on his outstanding action, quickly rendering assistance to his younger sister following the incident and then calling for assistance.

“It is disgusting that the person responsible failed to stop and provide assistance and chose to keep driving on.

“My thanks to NSW Police, who have now caught and dealt with the offender.

“I am supporting the community’s requests for improved pedestrian safety along Railway Cres.”