Driver charged following single vehicle crash - Wootton

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 07:58:20 PM

Police have charged a driver following a single-vehicle crash in state’s north earlier this month.

Just after 5pm on Friday 11 October 2024, emergency services were called to M1 Pacific Motorway, Wootton, following reports of a single vehicle crash.

Officers attached to Traffic and Highway Patrol Command were told a green Volkswagen van allegedly crashed into a centre median strip barrier before it rolled.

The vehicle caught fire and was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW a short time later.

The 33-year-old female driver and the 27-year-old male passenger were both taken to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment, and have since been released.

The van was seized for forensic examination.

Following extensive inquiries, police arrested the 33-year-old woman in the St George Area today (Wednesday 30 October 2024).

She was taken to St George Police Station and charged with negligent driving (occasioning grievous bodily harm).

She was issued a court attendance notice to appear at Forster Local Court on Wednesday 11 December 2024.

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