A man has faced court after two men were seriously injured after allegedly being run over near Forster.
Police have been told two men and a teenage boy were driving north in a sedan along the Lakes Way at Darawank, 10 km from Forster, about 5pm (Sunday 16 November 2025), when they've become involved with an argument with the driver of a ute, also travelling north.
Police will allege that when the ute driver deliberately rammed the sedan, the two men in the sedan got out and were then run over by the ute.
As the boy ran to help, police will allege the ute driver punched him in the face before driving from the scene.
A 56-year-old man has since undergone surgery at John Hunter Hospital, suffering pelvic fractures and head injuries.
A 39-year-old man is also being treated at John Hunter Hospital for spinal and facial injuries; both are reported to be in a serious but stable condition.
The 15-year-old boy was treated at Port Macquarie Base Hospital for facial injuries, before being discharged.
Officers from Manning/Great Lakes Police District arrested a 50-year-old man and took him to Forster Police Station.
He was charged with two counts of cause grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
The man was refused bail to appear in Bail Division Court 1 today (Monday 17 November 2025).
Earlier today, further charges were laid against the 50-year-old, including two counts of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.
He was formally refused bail in court today, to appear at Taree Local Court Monday 12 January 2025.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is managed on a confidential basis. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
