Pedestrian and young motorcyclist killed in separate crashes on Sydney roads

Two people have been killed in separate crashes on Sydney’s roads, with a 17-year-old driver charged after he allegedly hit a pedestrian and fled the scene.

A pedestrian died following a crash in Bexley overnight. Picture: Sunrise

A teenage driver has been charged after he allegedly hit a pedestrian in Sydney’s west before fleeing the scene.

The 17 year-old allegedly struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Preddys Rd and John St in Bexley just after 10.40pm on Tuesday night.

Members of the public performed CPR on the pedestrian until paramedics arrived, but the 38-year-old man died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

The teen — whose car was found around the block on Downey St — received minor injuries and was taken to St George Hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.
He was later charged on Wednesday night with dangerous driving occasioning death, failing to stop and assist after a fatal crash and negligent driving occasioning death.

The teen was refused bail to appear before a children’s court on Thursday.

A bumper sticker on a Ford Falcon allegedly involved in a fatal crash overnight. Picture: 2GB

Earlier on Wednesday, an image of a vile bumper sticker on the vehicle involved in the alleged hit and run in Sydney’s southwest has come to light, 2GB radio station revealed.

The ‘I drive like a c**t’ sticker can be seen on a blue Ford Falcon allegedly driven in the incident.

A neighbour living on the street had no knowledge of the incident until police asked for her surveillance footage.

“I feel sorry for the young boy. I don’t know how fast he was going but it’s sad for both families,” she said.

“No matter how fast someone goes, if someone steps out in front of your car that’s just how it is, the boy did come back the poor thing.”

“It was a mistake, just because he has a sticker on his car like that I don’t think that would make him want to hit somebody.”

An investigation is underway into the circumstances surrounding the crash and a report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Hours earlier, a motorbike rider was killed in a collision in Sydney’s west.

Paramedics were called to Hector St in Chester Hill shortly before 6pm following reports of a crash.

Police were told a Kawasaki motorcycle and a Mazda 6 had collided, ejecting the rider.

Paramedics treated the motorcyclist, a 19-year-old man, but he died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.

The Mazda driver, a 64-year-old man, was not injured. He was taken to Bankstown Hospital for mandatory testing.

Officers established crime scenes at both locations, which were examined by specialist officers attached to the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit.

As inquiries continue, anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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