Woman charged over hit-and-run crash that killed cyclist
A 47-year-old woman has been charged after a hit-and-run in Lidcombe on Tuesday, in which a cyclist died.
The woman allegedly left the scene, but attended Auburn Police Station on Friday afternoon. She will appear in Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Harry Avenue and Maud Street, Lidcombe, at about 4.45pm on Tuesday. The cyclist, a 66-year-old man from Neutral Bay, died at the scene.
The alleged driver’s car was later identified as a Toyota Corolla. On Wednesday, Inspector Katie Orr told media the driver's actions were "very callous," and urged the motorist to come forward. Police released pictures of the car said to be involved in the fatality.
After arriving at Auburn Police Station on Friday afternoon, the woman, from Lidcombe, was charged with fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death, dangerous driving occasioning death, and negligent driving (occasioning death).
Police had earlier said that the cyclist had been knocked to the ground after being struck from behind by the car. The bicycle was dragged 50 metres down the road.
After the crash, bystanders attempted to aid the cyclist, though he was pronounced dead after paramedics arrived.