Driver fled Wallsend crash that left motorcyclist critical
A 32-year-old motorcyclist suffered multiple injuries in a collision with a car whose driver left before emergency services arrived.
Police are searching for the driver of a silver Hyundai Getz after a crash at Lake and Croudace Road in Wallsend just before 9.30pm on Friday, October 23. The motorcycle rider, 32, collided with the car and was treated at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital for surgery.
Police believe the motorcyclist was riding north and the Getz was travelling south when they collided. Officers have launched an investigation and established a crime scene.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage should contact Newcastle City Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Why it mattersHit-and-run cases hinge on witness information and footage. Dashcam video could be critical to finding the driver and holding them accountable.
AustraliaA serious road crash in NSW highlights the dangers of hit-and-run incidents in regional areas and the ongoing need for witness cooperation.
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