August 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal hit-and-run crash occurred in Gregory Hills, southwest Sydney, on Thursday night, August 28, 2025. At approximately 10:15 pm, a 67-year-old man was struck on Village Circuit while outside with his wife and son, reportedly tying a table to the roof of his car. The man sustained critical injuries and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being transported to Liverpool Hospital, where he later died.

“The driver who allegedly killed a father in a hit-and-run crash in Sydney’s southwest has handed himself into police.” — NSW Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 (approximately 10:15 pm)
  • Location: Village Circuit, Gregory Hills, New South Wales

Vehicles Involved

  • Vehicle driven by a 31-year-old man (details of make/model not specified)
  • Pedestrian victim, 67-year-old man from Gregory Hills

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 67-year-old man, struck on Village Circuit, sustained critical injuries and later died at Liverpool Hospital.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No other serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • 31-year-old male driver was uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to Liverpool Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
  • Police established a crime scene and launched a hit-and-run investigation.
  • The following night, the 31-year-old driver surrendered himself at Narellan Police Station, where he was arrested and charged.

“A 31-year-old man later turned himself into police at Narellan Police Station… He was arrested and charged with fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death.” — NSW Police

Police Investigation
NSW Police are examining:

  • The circumstances of the driver’s failure to stop and render assistance after striking the pedestrian.
  • Events leading to the impact, including visibility and road conditions on Village Circuit.
  • CCTV or dashcam footage from Gregory Hills on the night of the crash.

Community Impact
The incident has devastated the Gregory Hills community. The victim, a 67-year-old father, died in front of his wife and son while they were outside their home. Community members have expressed outrage at the driver’s failure to remain at the scene and sympathy for the grieving family.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppers.com.au](https://www.crimestoppers.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police directly or at the nearest local police station.