A 17-year-old boy has been charged with five offences after a woman suffered head injuries during an alleged hit and run in the state's north overnight.
About 11.40pm yesterday (Saturday 21 March 2026), emergency services were called to James Street, Glenreagh, about 30km north-west of Coffs Harbour.
Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and found a 21-year-old woman had allegedly been struck by an SUV before it was driven from the scene.
The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital in a critical condition.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced into the circumstances of the crash.
About 11.30am today (Sunday 22 March 2026), a 17-year-old boy was arrested in James Street.
He was taken to Coffs Harbour Police Station where he was charged with five offences,
- Fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm
- Dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm – drive manner dangerous
- Negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm)
- Learner not accompanied by driver/police officer/tester, and
- Not give particulars to police.
He has been refused bail to appear in a children's court tomorrow (Monday 23 March 2026).
