Woy Woy: Talen Brett Willoughby Green in court over fatal pedestrian crash

A young P-plater has stoically faced court for the first time charged with allegedly fleeing the site of a fatal crash at Woy Woy where a woman, 68, was struck by two cars.

Talen Brett Willoughby Green, 20, leaving Gosford Local Court after his first appearance charged with failing to stop after a crash causing the death of a woman, 68, at Woy Woy, in July, 2023. Picture: NewsLocal

Flanked by supporters, a 20-year-old P-plate driver has faced Gosford Local Court for the first time charged over an alleged hit-and-run crash at Woy Woy.

Talen Brett Willoughby Green, of Woy Woy, appeared at court on Wednesday charged with failing to stop and assist after a crash causing death.

It comes after emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Rd at Woy Woy at 7.50pm on Saturday, July 8, following reports a woman had been critically injured.

NSW Ambulance paramedics and Brisbane Water Police District officers treated the 68-year-old woman; however, she died at the scene.

Inquiries indicate the woman got off a bus and as she crossed the road, was initially struck by a vehicle being driven south before being thrown to the roadway where she was struck by a second vehicle.

Emergency services were called to Ocean Beach Rd, at Woy Woy, on July 8, after a woman was allegedly struck by two cars. (File image: Bill Hearne)

The driver of the first vehicle allegedly failed to stop while the driver of the second vehicle, a Kia Cerato, stopped and rendered assistance.

The 60-year-old driver of that vehicle was taken to Gosford Hospital for mandatory testing.

Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit officers examined the scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Mr Green was not required to enter any pleas during his brief appearance. Picture: NewsLocal

As part of inquiries, investigators carried out a crime scene warrant at a Central Coast home where a Volkswagen was seized to undergo forensic examination.

About 8am the following day, investigators returned to the home and arrested 20-year-old Mr Green.

He was taken to Gosford Police Station and charged with failing to stop after a fatal crash.

Mr Green was granted bail to appear at court on Wednesday where he did not say anything when his matter was mentioned briefly.

His lawyer sought for the matter to be adjourned until September 6 while the police prosecutor told the court it was being referred to the Office of the Department of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

The ODPP typically prosecutes more serious or complex matters.

Mr Green was not required to enter a plea and he was excused from attending on the next occasion if he is legally represented.