Two Sydney police officers formally charged following alleged hit-and-run involving a cyclist
“Police charged over alleged e-bike hit and run in Sydney”
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Two New South Wales police officers have been issued court attendance notices after being formally charged with offenses related to the alleged hit-and-run of a female cyclist in western Sydney. The incident occurred in May when a police vehicle struck a 25-year-old woman riding an electric bicycle.
According to the investigation conducted by detectives, the on-duty officers allegedly failed to stop to render assistance following the collision and left the scene. The victim managed to contact emergency services before reporting the incident to the authorities.
Last Monday, a 27-year-old officer was charged with negligence, breach of lawful duty as an officer, negligent driving, and failure to provide personal details to the other driver. He is identified as the driver of the police vehicle at the time of the impact.
A second officer, aged 25, was also charged with negligence and breach of duty. Both received notices to appear in Downing Centre Local Court on January 15th, while NSW Police stated that their employment status is currently under review.
- Two New South Wales police officers were criminally charged following an internal investigation.
- The incident occurred in May near Glebe Point Road in Sydney.
- A 25-year-old woman on an electric bicycle was struck by a marked police vehicle.
- The involved officers face charges of negligence, negligent driving, and failure to render assistance.
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