Truck driver charged after near-miss with girls at Sydney crossing
A 26-year-old truck driver faces charges. He allegedly ran a red light near two teenagers in Sydney's northwest.
The Mount Pritchard man was charged after an incident at Windsor Road and Cemetery Boulevard in Kellyville Ridge. Video footage shows the truck nearly missing two schoolgirls at the crossing.
Police say he swerved around several cars before hitting the kerb. He ran the red light.
He has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop at a red light. He was also charged with not providing details to a property owner.
He was charged with failing to stop after causing injury. He will appear in Blacktown Local Court on September 29.
- 26 years old
- Driver age
- Two schoolgirls
- Pedestrians at risk
- September 29
- Court date
Why it mattersA near-miss like this shows how quickly a traffic violation can put pedestrians in danger. Young people at busy intersections face special risk.
AustraliaThe incident in western Sydney highlights risks at major road intersections for pedestrians during peak commute times.
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