29 January 2024

Man flown to hospital after Bathurst hit and run

| Zoe Cartwright
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Photo: Julia Gomina.

NSW Police are appealing for information following a crash in the state’s Central Tablelands.

A NSW Police spokesperson said about 9:20 pm on Friday (26 January), emergency services were called to Howick Street, Bathurst, following reports a pedestrian had been seriously injured.

“On arrival, police were told a silver sedan had allegedly collided with a 46-year-old man before leaving without rendering aid or calling or assistance,” the spokesperson said.

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The man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before he was airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.

Police established a crime scene which was forensically examined by officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information into the sliver sedan or dashcam footage is urged to call Bathurst police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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