A man has been charged over a road rage incident in which a man was struck by a motor vehicle and left with serious injuries, NSW Police say.
About 7.20pm yesterday, a 21-year-old man and a 45-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation in the car park of a shopping centre on Wallarah Road, Kanwal, after the older man observed the younger man driving erratically.
During the argument the 21-year-old man allegedly smashed a tail light on the 45-year-old’s car.
The younger man then got in his vehicle, with the older man moving in front of it in an effort to stop him driving the way.
The younger man then accelerated and struck the older man, who was flung up on to the bonnet and roof, before landing heavily on the ground.
The driver did not stop and drove from the car park.
Police and Ambulance Paramedics attended. The victim was taken to Gosford Hospital by ambulance suffering fractures to his tibia and fibia, as well as a dislocated shoulder.
About 10pm the same day, the 21-year-old was arrested at his home in Killarney Vale.
He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with recklessly cause grievous bodily harm, fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm, and malicious damage.
His licence was also suspended due to an alleged speeding offence detected before the incident. He was also issued an infringement notice for speeding in excess of 30km/h over the speed limit.
He was granted bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
A man has been charged over a road rage incident in which a man was struck by a motor vehicle and left with serious injuries.
About 7.20pm yesterday, a 21-year-old man and a 45-year-old man became involved in a verbal altercation in the car park of a shopping centre on Wallarah Road, Kanwal, after the older man observed the younger man driving erratically.
During the argument the 21-year-old man allegedly smashed a tail light on the 45-year-old’s car.
The younger man then got in his vehicle, with the older man moving in front of it in an effort to stop him driving the way.
The younger man then accelerated and struck the older man, who was flung up on to the bonnet and roof, before landing heavily on the ground.
The driver did not stop and drove from the car park.
Police and Ambulance Paramedics attended. The victim was taken to Gosford Hospital by ambulance suffering fractures to his tibia and fibia, as well as a dislocated shoulder.
About 10pm the same day, the 21-year-old was arrested at his home in Killarney Vale.
He was taken to Wyong Police Station where he was charged with recklessly cause grievous bodily harm, fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm, and malicious damage.
His licence was also suspended due to an alleged speeding offence detected before the incident. He was also issued an infringement notice for speeding in excess of 30km/h over the speed limit.
He was granted bail to appear at Wyong Local Court on Wednesday 1 March 2017.
