A woman has been charged following an investigation into a serious crash in the state's Central Tablelands earlier this year.
Just after 2.50pm on Saturday 24 February 2024, emergency services were called to Duramana Road, Duramana – about 22km north of Bathurst – following reports of a two-vehicle crash.
On arrival, officers attached to Chifley Police District found a white Mazda SUV and a white Nissan ute had crashed head-on.
The driver of SUV – a 28-year-old woman – was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition.
Her passengers – a 11-year-old girl and a three-year-old boy – were taken to The Children's Hospital at Westmead for further treatment.
The driver of ute – a 40-year-old man – was taken to Orange Hospital in a serious but stable condition suffering leg injuries.
His passenger – a two-year-old boy – was not injured.
A crime scene was established and an investigation by specialists from the Crash Investigation Unit was commenced into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Following inquiries, about 11.45am today (Thursday 18 July 2024), officers attended a home in Millthorpe and arrested a 29-year-old woman.
She was taken to Bathurst Police Station and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm - drive manner dangerous, negligent driving (occasions grievous bodily harm), and cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor vehicle.
She was given conditional bail to appear at Bathurst Local Court on Wednesday 31 July 2024.
