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Driver Charged After Fatal Hit-and-Run Kills 95-Year-Old Pedestrian in Western Sydney

The 36-year-old driver, accused of failing to stop and assist, is out on conditional bail ahead of a May 29 court appearance as investigations continue.

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Overview

  • A 95-year-old man was struck by a car on Elizabeth Drive in Liverpool around 10pm on Thursday and later died at Liverpool Hospital.
  • The 36-year-old driver, who was uninjured, was arrested at his Bonnyrigg Heights home and underwent mandatory testing.
  • He has been charged with failing to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death and is scheduled to appear in Liverpool Local Court on May 29.
  • NSW Police have established a crime scene and launched an investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
  • A report on the incident will be prepared for the Coroner to examine potential public safety implications.