A senior police officer has been charged following a critical incident investigation into a late-night crash that left a woman seriously injured on the NSW Mid North Coast.
The incident occurred shortly before 2.20am on Friday, 5 January 2024, when a police sergeant attached to a Northern Region command was responding to a call for assistance. Police allege the officer’s vehicle struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian on Middleton Street, South Kempsey.
The woman was initially taken to Kempsey Hospital with what were described as non-life-threatening injuries before later being transferred to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
A crime scene was established at the location, with investigators from the Crash Investigation Unit called in to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash. A critical incident team from Manning–Great Lakes Police District also launched a separate investigation into police involvement.
Following the conclusion of that investigation, the officer was issued a court attendance notice on Wednesday, 31 December 2025, charged with negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.
The sergeant is scheduled to appear before Taree Local Court on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
NSW Police have confirmed the officer’s employment status is now under review as legal proceedings continue.
The incident is expected to draw significant public attention as the matter heads to court.