Charges Laid After Pedestrian Killed in Crash on King Georges Road, Blakehurst – April 30, 2025

Incident Overview
A 60-year-old woman tragically lost her life after being struck by a car while walking along King Georges Road in Blakehurst , Sydney’s south, on Tuesday, April 30, 2025 , at approximately 6:50 pm .

The driver of the car, a 28-year-old man , was not injured but was taken to the hospital for mandatory testing. He has since been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and negligent driving occasioning death . His licence has been suspended, and he is scheduled to appear in Sutherland Local Court on May 20, 2025 .

This tragic incident marks the second deadly crash on the same road within 24 hours, following a collision in Wiley Park , approximately 9 km northwest , where two young men lost their lives.

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Tuesday, April 30, 2025 (approximately 6:50 pm).
• Location: King Georges Road, Blakehurst, about 30 minutes southwest of Sydney CBD.

Vehicles Involved

• A car driven by the 28-year-old man, which struck the pedestrian.

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatality:
  • The 60-year-old female pedestrian died at the scene despite paramedics’ efforts to save her.
• No Injuries:
  • The 28-year-old male driver was uninjured but taken to the hospital for mandatory testing.

Emergency Response

• Paramedics attended the scene promptly and provided treatment to the pedestrian, but she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
• The driver was assessed and transported to the hospital for mandatory testing as per protocol.

“The driver, a 28-year-old man, was not injured… He was taken to hospital for mandatory testing and later charged.”
— NSW Police statement

Charges and Legal Proceedings
The 28-year-old driver has been formally charged with the following offenses:

• Dangerous driving occasioning death.
• Negligent driving occasioning death.

His licence has been suspended, and he is scheduled to face Sutherland Local Court on May 20, 2025 .

“His licence was suspended before he faces Sutherland Local Court on May 20.”
— NSW Police update

Police Investigation
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, focusing on:

• Potential factors such as speed, visibility, and road conditions at the time of the incident.
• Whether pedestrian behavior or driver actions contributed to the collision.
• The sequence of events leading to the fatal impact.

This tragic incident occurred just hours after another fatal crash on Monday night in Wiley Park , where two young men, Joey Tofan (23) and Khalil Hamoud (22) , were killed when the BMW they were traveling in collided with a truck. The force of the crash was so severe that it appeared to meld the two vehicles together.

The driver of the BMW, Yousef Hamoud (20) , was critically injured and remains in the hospital. The truck driver, a 24-year-old man , was uninjured but taken to the hospital for mandatory testing. Police are still investigating whether speed and wet road conditions contributed to that crash.

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crashes:

• Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersnsw.com.au.
• Witnesses are encouraged to share dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or any observations about the incidents.

Community Impact
These back-to-back tragedies have deeply shaken the Sydney community , particularly given the loss of three lives and critical injuries to another on one of the city’s busiest roads. The incidents highlight the dangers faced by pedestrians and drivers alike and underscore the urgent need for improved road safety measures on major thoroughfares like King Georges Road .