Attempted murder near Wagga Wagga, NSW

Police have launched an investigation after a woman was intentionally struck by a car near Wagga Wagga, NSW Police say.

About 11.15am yesterday (Sunday 26 November 2017), police were called to a property on Cowabbie Street, Coolamon, about 40km north west of Wagga Wagga, after a 46-year-old woman was struck by a Mitsubishi Triton being driven by a 29-year-old woman.

After being struck, the older woman was pinned against the rear tray of a Toyota Hilux. The younger woman then allegedly reversed the car and struck her again.

She then reversed the vehicle and allegedly drove towards a 51-year-old man, hitting another vehicle parked at the location.

The woman then drove from the scene, and was arrested by police at a hotel in Coolamon.

She was taken to Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital for mental health assessment. She will be arrested upon her release.

The 46-year-old woman was taken to Wagga Wagga Rural Referral Hospital with hip injuries. She is in a stable condition.

The 51-year-old man was uninjured.

A crime scene was established at the property, and the Triton was seized for forensic examination.

The parties are known to each other.

Inquiries continue.

Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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