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The Advertiser
24-06-2025
- The Advertiser
Police arrest teenager over fatal North Lambton crash
A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton. Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22. The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child. Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair. The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police. Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle. The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition. The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC). The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates. Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns. A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle. Police were then called to the crash. Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang. A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton. Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22. The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child. Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair. The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police. Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle. The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition. The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC). The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates. Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns. A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle. Police were then called to the crash. Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang. A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton. Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22. The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child. Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair. The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police. Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle. The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition. The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC). The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates. Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns. A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle. Police were then called to the crash. Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang. A wanted man has been arrested in relation to a fatal head-on crash at North Lambton. Police arrested a 19-year-old man at a home in Mayfield about 3.15pm on June 24 after a Holden Commodore crashed head-on with a Hyundai sedan on Newcastle Road in the early hours of June 22. The passenger of the Hyundai - a woman believed to be aged 55 - died at the scene. The driver of the Hyundai - a 28-year-old pregnant woman - was taken to John Hunter Hospital where she remains in a serious condition. The woman lost her unborn child. Police allege the driver and front passenger of the Holden allegedly left the scene before officers arrived, prompting police to issue an appeal to find the pair. The arrested 19-year-old has been taken to Waratah Police Station where he is assisting police. Police have also spoken with a 17-year-old girl believed to be the front passenger of the vehicle. The two rear passengers in the Holden - two girls aged 15 and 17 - were treated by paramedics before being taken to John Hunter Hospital where they both remain in serious condition. The critical incident investigation is ongoing and will be reviewed by the Professional Standards Command and oversighted by the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC). The crash came after police were patrolling on Newcastle Road, Wallsend, when they saw a Holden Commodore allegedly bearing unauthorised number plates. Police signalled for the vehicle to stop; however, the Commodore allegedly continued driving in a dangerous manner. Officers did not engage in a pursuit due to safety concerns. A short time later, a second police vehicle saw the Commodore on Newcastle Road, North Lambton, when the vehicle allegedly crossed onto the incorrect side of the road, and officers lost sight of the vehicle. Police were then called to the crash. Inquiries into the incident continue under Strike Force Carrarang.
Epoch Times
26-05-2025
- Epoch Times
‘Do or Die': Union Responds to Fatal Police Shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a 'do or die' situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. Related Stories 5/19/2025 4/27/2025 'This is what our [police] members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life,' he said. 'There's no magic wand for situations like this. 'When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die.' Victorian Minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. 'Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away,' he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
The Advertiser
25-05-2025
- The Advertiser
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting. A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Perth Now
'Do or die': union responds to fatal police shooting
A police union has defended the actions of an officer who fatally shot a woman after she rammed him with a car, describing it as a "do or die" situation. The senior constable has since been released from hospital after being treated for leg injuries suffered on Saturday evening in South Melbourne. Officers were attempting to arrest a 39-year-old man allegedly in possession of a machete when a woman drove an SUV at police, pinning an officer against a wall. The car hit the senior constable, who fired four shots at the vehicle, hitting the 34-year-old female driver and a 26-year-old male passenger. The woman died at the scene, while the shot man and police officer were taken to hospital. Victorian Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says officers remain under constant pressure and often have to fight for their lives while on duty. "This is what our (police) members are dealing with on a regular occasion … confronted by people in vehicles like this. It can be not only life-altering, but it can end your life," he said. "There's no magic wand for situations like this. "When a car's coming at you, there's not a lot you can do it, and it is literally a case of do or die." Victorian government minister Steve Dimopoulos said it was a distressing situation. "Our thoughts are absolutely with the senior constable at hospital, his family, also the family and loved ones of the woman who passed away," he said. A 39-year-old South Melbourne man has been charged with possessing a prohibited weapon and theft of a bicycle. He was bailed to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 12. Detectives are investigating, with oversight from Professional Standards Command, which is standard procedure after a fatal police shooting.
