West Ryde crash update: Police speak to driver of blue car

A driver seen travelling alongside a young nurse’s car moments before she fatally collided with a bus has been spoken to by police.

A driver seen travelling alongside a young nurse’s car moments before she fatally collided with a bus has been spoken to by police.

Bomie ‘Bom’ Lee was on her way to her early shift at Concord Hospital when she was involved in a collision with a bus on Victoria Road, West Ryde about 6.30am last Wednesday (June 30).

The crash occurred in West Ryde as the nurse was on her way to start work. Picture: West Ryde Smash Repair/Supplied

Bystanders including a worker at Caltex Station reportedly helped get her out of the black SUV and performed CPR. She died at the scene.

The day after the crash, police released CCTV of a blue sedan or hatchback that appeared to be travelling in the lane next to Ms Lee before the crash. Police said they wanted to speak to the driver of the vehicle.
On Tuesday afternoon, police confirmed they have spoken to the driver of the blue car.

“We have identified a car matching the description of the blue car and have spoken to him,” a NSW Police spokeswoman said.

“Investigations are ongoing.”

Nobody has been arrested or charge over the incident and there is no suggestion at present of any wrongdoing.

Flowers left at the scene of the collision. Picture: Nicole Pierre

The update comes as Ms Lee’s fellow nurses paid tribute to the hardworking and passionate nurse.

Nurse Marina said she worked with Ms Lee for three years.

“Rest in Peace our beloved Bomie you will always be missed,” she said.

“She was younger than me, very young. I still can’t believe it.”

Another nurse Hannah Bannell said: “Bomie you are already so missed, you bought so much joy and fun to all of us and will we do our best to keep your spirit alive and your smile in our hearts.

“We are better for having known you.”

The fatal collision between a black SUV and a bus on Victoria Road. Picture: Supplied

The hospital’s general manager Dr Genevieve Wallace previously described Ms Lee as a talented young nurse who joined the hospital as a graduate nurse last year.

“The Concord Hospital community has lost a bright and talented nursing colleague in Bom Lee,” Dr Wallace said.

“Bom joined Concord Hospital in March last year as a graduate nurse in the renal department, having previously enjoyed placements with us as a student.

The footage of the crash released by police. Picture: NSW Police

“She showed a keen interest in dialysis and expressed a love for the job, eventually becoming a permanent member of the department after completing her graduate year.

“Bom’s colleagues describe her as an incredibly talented, skilled and hardworking nurse, who continually went out of her way to lend a hand when it was needed – and always with a smile on her face.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.