Appeal for information after hit and run - Tuggerah Lakes

Friday, 13 December 2024 08:41:54 AM

PLEASE NOTE – Images of the vehicle are available on NSW Police social media sites.

Police are appealing for public assistance after a hit and run crash in the state’s Central Coast.

About 8.15pm on Thursday 12 December 2024, officers attached to Tuggerah Lakes Police District were called to Minnesota Road, Hamlyn Terrace, after reports a cyclist was hit by a car.

Police were told a 14-year-old boy was riding an e-bike in a southerly direction in a bike lane, when it veered into traffic and was struck by a white utility.

The white utility failed to stop and left prior to police arrival.

The boy was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to John Hunter Hospital for treatment, he remains there in a stable condition.

A crime scene was established and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash commenced.

As inquiries continue, investigators have released an image of a vehicle seen in the area at the time of the incident. Police wish to speak with the driver of the vehicle, who may be able to assist with inquiries.

Anyone with information, CCTV footage and or dashcam vision in relation to the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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