A man has died after he was found unconscious at the scene of a possible hit and run in Taree on Sunday.
Passers-by on Wingham Road, near Cedar Party Road, were concerned for the man’s welfare and called emergency services around 7pm.
The man, in his 50s, was found unconscious, suffering serious injuries.
He was treated by paramedics before being taken to Manning Base Hospital in a serious condition, where he later died.
Initial inquiries by specialist investigators from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation suggest he may have been the victim of a hit and run.
Anyone with information or dashcam vision from the area at the time is urged Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle involved in a fail to stop crash which left a man with serious leg injuries at Harris Park last night.
About 9.20pm (Sunday 23 May 2021), a 39-year-old man had parked his car near the intersection of Marion Street and Wigram Street, when he was hit by a vehicle that did not stop.
The man fell to the ground with severe injuries to his legs.
Emergency services were contacted and the man was treated at the scene before being taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment for serious leg fractures.
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Civilian employee, and Executive Assistant for the NSW Police Academy, Lisa Gardner, has also been recognised for her outstanding service to the NSW Police Force and will be awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM).
Commissioner Fuller said the awards reflect the years of service each employee has dedicated to the NSWPF and the people of NSW.
“Each year, we recognise a handful of employees for their exceptional careers with the NSW Police Force, where they have displayed not only professionalism and high-quality work, but passion and commitment,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Along with their families and the community, and the entire organisation, I am proud to have recommended each of the recipients for the Australian Police Medal.
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