Glenorie crash survivor avoids charges over Arndell teacher Karen Mitchell’s death
The 48-year-old man involved in the fatal accident that killed Arndell Anglican teacher Karen Mitchell has not been charged by police, more than two weeks after her death. Find out why.
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The 48-year-old man involved in the fatal accident that killed Arndell Anglican teacher Karen Mitchell has not been charged by police, more than two weeks after her death.
The man, who was involved in the head-on crash on Cattai Ridge Rd, Glenorie, was flown to Westmead Hospital in a stable condition on Monday, September 16, and discharged from hospital three days later according to a Western Sydney Local Health District spokesman.
However, police have revealed to the Hills Shire Times the man has not been charged over the incident — which sent shockwaves through communities across northwest Sydney.
“A brief is being prepared for the coroner, however, there is no update to the investigation at this time,” a NSW Police spokeswoman said. “The Metropolitan Crash Investigation unit is overseeing the investigation into the crash, which is ongoing.”
Family and friends f arewelled the 34-year-old Westleigh woman in a moving tribute at St Stephen’s Anglican Church Normanhurst on Thursday, September 26.
Ms Mitchell was killed in the collision, which shocked witnesses who rushed to help the 34-year-old science teacher.
Arndell Anglican school principal Gareth Leechman said the college was making arrangements with the family for a memorial when school resumes.
“(The memorial is) to enable all staff, students and families to reflect, remember and pay tribute to our teacher, friend and colleague,” he said.
A GoFundMe page has been established to raise funds for the family following the funeral arrangements, with $3200 donated.
In the description, organiser Albert Meyer, from Westleigh, said the family have instructed no flowers be sent, but instead funds go towards the page for a lasting tribute.
Parents Rodger and Anne Mitchell said they hoped to create a memorial garden at Arndell Anglican in memory of their daughter.
“We hope no-one forgets her, that is our dream,” Mrs Mitchell said.
“Whether it was a student, teacher, friend or family, everybody had a role to play in making Karen who she was.
“And that was an inspirational young woman with so much to give to the world.”