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Police charge woman over hit and run crash at Wallsend
A woman has been charged following an alleged hit and run crash at Newcastle last week.
About 5.45am (Thursday 1 April 2021), emergency services were called to Douglas Street, Wallsend, after reports a motorcyclist had been knocked from his bike by a black SUV.
The rider – aged 18 – was assessed by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital suffering a fractured pelvis and femur.
Officers from the Hunter Crash Investigation Unit attended and commenced an investigation.
Following inquiries, a 28-year-old woman attended Waratah Police Station yesterday (Wednesday 7 April 2021), where she was arrested.