NSW:Man charged over fatal crash

AAP General News (Australia)
08-06-2011
NSW:Man charged over fatal crash

SYDNEY, Aug 6 AAP - A man has been charged after a mother was killed when her car collided
with another vehicle that failed to stop near Newcastle.

Police say the woman's white Toyota Echo and another car collided on Wakefield Road,
Wakefield, about 8pm (AEST) on Friday.

Police believe the Toyota left the road and slammed into a power pole.

The driver, a 30-year-old woman travelling home to her young family, died at the scene.?

Police allege the other vehicle, described as blue or turquoise in colour, and possibly
an early model Commodore, did not stop.

On Saturday, a 25-year-old man was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death,
negligent driving occasioning death, negligent driving and failing to stop and assist
after vehicle impact causing death.

He was granted conditional bail to face Toronto Local Court on August 31.

A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner.

Anyone who can assist should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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