A 17-YEAR-OLD boy has been charged with five offences after a woman suffered head injuries during an alleged hit and run.
About 11.40pm on Saturday 21 March, 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 on Sunday 22 March, 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 on Monday 23 March.
You can help your local paper.
Make a small once-off, or (if you can) a regular donation.
We are an independent family owned business and our newspapers are free to collect and our news stories are free online.
Help support us into the future.