A 34-year-old man is fighting for life after an alleged hit-and-run in Carlingford, in Sydney’s north-west. The man is pinned under a van following the collision and rescue efforts are underway, with multiple outlets describing him as trapped and receiving urgent medical treatment.
Reporting across outlets says the driver flees the scene on foot. One outlet also reports the driver allegedly runs away and hides in nearby bushland, while another describes the driver leaving the area on foot. The Age, Brisbane Times, and the Sydney Morning Herald focus on the victim’s critical condition and the alleged nature of the incident, while 7News Australia and PerthNow add more detail about the driver’s alleged actions after the crash.
Police have not confirmed the full sequence of events publicly in the excerpts provided. The incident is described consistently as an alleged hit-and-run involving a van in Carlingford, with the victim’s condition remaining critical.
