Central Coast man in coma after rushing to help teen crash victims

A 63-year-old father has undergone brain surgery after he was allegedly attacked while rushing to the aid of car-crash victims.

A 63-year-old father is fighting for his life after he was allegedly coward punched while trying to rescue a 17-year-old boy from a car crash on NSW’s Central Coast.

Rob Seddon reportedly jumped to his feet when he heard the loud thump of a Toyota Corolla slamming into a parked caravan outside his home on Skyhawk Ave in Hamlyn Terrace around 10pm on Saturday.

His wife told 7 News that her husband was trained in first aid and rushed outside to help the driver.

Rob Seddon is fighting for his life in a coma. Picture: 9 News

He was joined by other residents who were then attacked by a group of males, according to police.

Mr Seddon was allegedly struck from behind, falling backwards to the ground and losing consciousness.

He was flown to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition and has undergone brain surgery.

He remains in intensive care in a coma.

His 21-year-old son followed him outside and was also allegedly attacked, suffering a broken nose.

The teenage driver has been charged with traffic offences. Picture: 9 News

“I could hear the sheer horrible noises from this guy that was being hurt, I had tears in my eyes, I knew it was bad,” neighbour Diane Gardner told 9 News.

“It was absolutely horrible. You could hear his pain and he wanted help.”

Glasses found at the scene. Picture: 9 News

Police are still trying to find the alleged attackers and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

The 17-year-old driver was breathalysed at the scene and returned a positive blood-alcohol reading.

He was charged with negligent driving and drink-driving on P-plates.

Originally published as Central Coast man in coma after rushing to help teen crash victims