Ahmer Nasir: UOW international student accused of Cringila hit and run to fight charges

An international university student will fight allegations he hit a young man in Cringila and fled the scene.

Ahmer Nasir allegedly hit a pedestrian.

A University of Wollongong international student is set to fight allegations he hit a pedestrian in Cringila and took off without helping.

Ahmer Nasir, 21, was arrested and charged on September 20, 2020, after he allegedly hit 24-year-old Samson Byshomi with his white Suzuki as he was crossing Lake Ave around 10pm on September 19.

Police allege Mr Nasir took off after hitting Mr Byshomi, who was left fighting for life with critical head and leg injuries.

The scene of the crash on September 19, 2020.

Police appealed for public assistance following the crash and Mr Nasir was arrested at his West Wollongong home on the Sunday afternoon after the incident.

He was taken to Wollongong Police Station and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm (drive manner dangerous), fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing grievous bodily harm, and negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm).

In court on Tuesday, Mr Nasir’s lawyer indicated her client would fight the charges, and a hearing date was allocated for July.

Mr Nasir remains on bail.