The driver of a vehicle has been charged following a crash at Stroud last month where an 82-year-old woman died.
About 1.30pm on Thursday 24 April 2025, emergency services were called to Stroud Showground on Cowper Street, Stroud, following reports of a crash.
Officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District attended and found two women – aged 72 and 82 - had been struck by a vehicle.
Both women were treated at the scene by Ambulance Paramedics before the 82-year-old woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver of the vehicle – a 68-year-old woman – was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
About 9.30pm on Friday 25 April 2025, police were notified the 82-year-old woman had died.
Following inquiries by officers from Port Stephens-Hunter Police District, about 1.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 7 May 2025), the 68-year-old woman attended Maitland Police Station was issued a Court Attendance Notice and charged with negligent driving occasioning death.
She is expected to appear at Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday 16 June 2025.
