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Man Charged With Murder Over Hit-and-Run Death of Ex-NSW Police Officer Lisa Ward

The 50-year-old suspect was refused bail after his arrest in South Grafton.

Overview

  • Police named the accused as Dion Anthony Craig, who was charged with murder and with failing to disclose driver or passenger details as the vehicle’s owner.
  • Lisa Ward, 55, died at the Ulmarra showground after being struck about 4:50pm while walking her dogs, according to NSW Police.
  • Investigators allege the driver of a white 4WD left the scene, with the vehicle later seized and an arrest made on Wednesday morning.
  • Police said the victim and the accused were not known to each other, and Craig is due to face Grafton Local Court in January after being refused bail.
  • Detectives from the Homicide Squad and Crash Investigation Unit are pursuing CCTV and witnesses after reports of a confrontation, with local media reporting she may have photographed the number plate beforehand.