A man has been charged after a male was allegedly hit by a vehicle in the state's Hunter Valley yesterday.
About 11.30am yesterday (Sunday 18 January 2026), emergency services were called to Blaxland Avenue, Singleton Heights, following reports an elderly man had been struck by a car in the front yard of a house.
Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District were told the man sustained serious injuries and was dragged underneath the vehicle following an argument with the driver.
The elderly man was treated at the scene by first responders and NSW Ambulance Paramedics for suspected spinal fractures, a head injury and severe lacerations to the arms and legs, before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical but stable condition.
Police established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
About 12.10pm, police arrested a 44-year-old man at Singleton Police Station.
The man was taken to Singleton Hospital for mandatory testing.
After his release from hospital, the man was taken to Cessnock Police Station, where he was charged with five offences – cause grievous bodily harm to person with intent, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – drive manner dangerous, operate vehicle so as to harass/intimidate, drive furiously in motor vehicle – cause bodily harm and negligent driving (occasioning grievous bodily harm).
He was refused bail to appear in Bail Division – Court 2 earlier today (Monday 19 January 2026), where bail was formally refused, to appear at Newcastle Local Court on 18 March 2026.
As investigations continue, police are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Singelton Heights and may have witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage, to contact Cessnock Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
