A Penrith man has been charged over his involvement in an accident that left a 21-year-old woman dead at Blaxland yesterday.
It’s been revealed the 54-year-old man, who was driving a truck, was a disqualified driver.
Just after 2.15pm yesterday, emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway, near the intersection of Layton Avenue, at Blaxland, following reports the 21-year-old had been struck by a truck.
The woman, who had reportedly been walking on the footpath at the time, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.
Officers attached to Blue Mountains Police Area Command and the Crash Investigation Unit established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
“The truck driver – a 54-year-old man – was not injured and taken to hospital for mandatory testing, before being taken to Katoomba Police Station,” a Police spokesperson said.
“He was charged with ‘dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous’, ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period’ and ‘negligent driving (occasioning death)’.”
The Penrith man was refused bail and is due to appear at Penrith Local Court today.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.