A woman has been charged following an investigation into a two-vehicle crash that killed an elderly man in Sydney's south-west last month.
About 7.30pm on Thursday 27 January 2022, emergency services were called to Prairie Vale Road, Prairiewood, following reports a Nissan Quashqai and a Toyota Corolla had collided.
The driver of the Corolla – a 79-year-old man – died at the scene. A 66-year-old female passenger was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to Liverpool Hospital in a stable condition.
The driver of the Nissan – a 41-year-old woman – sustained minor injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment and mandatory testing.
Her passengers – two children aged nine and 13 – sustained minor injuries and were also taken to hospital as a precaution.
Officers attached to Fairfield City Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene, which was forensically examined by specialist officers from the Crash Investigation Unit.
Following inquiries, the 41-year-old woman was arrested at Liverpool Police Station yesterday (Friday 11 February 2022).
She was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death-drive manner dangerous, negligent driving (occasioning death), cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor vehicle, and negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm).
Her licence has also been suspended.
The Bonnyrigg woman is due to appear in Fairfield Local Court on Monday 9 May 2022.
