A man will face court today charged after allegedly failing to stop following a serious two-vehicle crash in Sydney's inner west.
About 7.45pm on Wednesday 14 August 2019, emergency services were called to the intersection of Wellbank and Spring streets at Concord, after a Vespa motor scooter and a Toyota Hilux utility collided.
The driver of the utility allegedly failed to stop to render assistance and continued to drive north on Spring Street.
The rider of the scooter, a 34-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries and was taken to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where she remains in a stable condition.
Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Following inquiries, investigators located the utility parked in North Strathfield about 2.30pm yesterday (Thursday 15 August 2019).
After a short foot pursuit, police arrested a 55-year-old man before he was taken to Burwood Police Station and charged with fail to stop and render aid, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and not exchange particulars.
The man was refused bail to appear at Burwood Local Court today (Friday 16 August 2019).
