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Petrol station worker dies after being hit by ute in NSW
A 36-year-old petrol station worker has died after being hit by a ute while on the job in Coffs Harbour, on New South Wales’ Mid North Coast.
He was checking fuel tank levels at a United Petroleum station when the incident happened last week.
The worker was taken to hospital in a critical condition and later airlifted to John Hunter Hospital for treatment.
Police say a 44-year-old woman was arrested and charged with negligent driving causing grievous bodily harm and breaching bail.
Police were later told the worker had died in hospital.
The charges relate to the alleged incident, and police inquiries are continuing.
A report will be prepared for the NSW Coroner.
A 36-year-old petrol station worker from Coffs Harbour died in hospital after being hit by a ute while working at a service station.
He was allegedly checking fuel tank levels at a United Petroleum station on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested and charged with negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and breach of bail.
Police said a report would be prepared for the NSW Coroner and inquiries were ongoing.
- Who
- A 36-year-old petrol station worker from Coffs Harbour died. A 44-year-old woman was arrested and charged.
- What
- The worker was allegedly hit by a ute while on the job and later died in hospital.
- When
- The incident happened last week. Police were notified of his death on Sunday.
- Where
- A United Petroleum service station on the Mid North Coast of NSW.
- Why
- He was allegedly checking fuel tank levels when he was hit. A motive is not stated.
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The worker was allegedly hit by a ute while checking fuel tank levels at a United Petroleum service station.
He was treated at the scene, taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a critical condition and then airlifted to John Hunter Hospital.
Police were notified that the worker had died in hospital.
Police said a report would be prepared for the NSW Coroner and that inquiries were ongoing.
- Worker's age
- 36
- Worker's hometown
- Coffs Harbour
- Alleged driver's age
- 44
- Service station
- United Petroleum
- Charges
- Negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and breach of bail
What people are saying
The man was initially rendered first aid by members of the public before NSW Ambulance, Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW SES attended and freed him,
He was treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a critical condition, before he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.