An unlicensed driver who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash in the state's Central West will appear in court tomorrow charged with 14 offences.
About 4.30pm yesterday (Tuesday 5 January 2021), emergency services were called to Warne Street, Wellington, following reports five pedestrians had been struck by a car.
Police have been told a 34-year-old woman and four boys – aged six, seven, nine and 10 – were walking along the grass on the side of the road when they were struck by a Holden Commodore.
They were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics, however the two younger boys died at the scene.
The woman was airlifted to Westmead Hospital where she remains in a stable condition.
The 10-year-old boy sustained serious leg injuries and was airlifted to The Children's Hospital at Westmead, where he remains.
The nine-year-old boy sustained minor injuries and was taken to Wellington Hospital. He has since been released.
The driver of the vehicle allegedly left the scene prior to police arrival.
Officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District established a crime scene, which has been examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Following extensive inquiries, a 25-year-old man was found at a home on Elizabeth Street, Wellington, about 8.40pm.
It's alleged he attempted to run from police and following a short foot pursuit he was arrested in a laneway behind the home.
During a search of the man, police seized a prescription drug.
The Wellington man was taken to Dubbo Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing before being taken to Dubbo Police Station.
He has since been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death-drive manner dangerous, negligent driving (occasioning death), negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm), dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm-drive manner dangerous, cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor vehicle (x2), never licensed person drive vehicle on road, fail to stop and assist after impact causing injury (x2), fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death (x2), fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm, and possess prohibited drug.
The man has been refused bail to appear at Dubbo Local Court tomorrow (Thursday 7 January 2021).
Investigations continue.
