Emergency services were called to James Street in Glenreagh, about 30km from Coffs Harbour, at 11.40pm on Saturday 21 March 2026. A 21-year-old pedestrian had been struck by a car, before it left the scene.
The woman was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for serious injuries, before being taken to hospital in a critical condition. She remains hospitalised with no update yet on her progress.
A crime scene was established and investigations commenced into the circumstances of the crash. The identity of the driver and details of the vehicle remain unknown. Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended the scene and have begun piecing together what happened.
Hit-and-run crashes present a particular investigative challenge. Without a clear identification of the vehicle or driver, police rely heavily on witnesses and available footage. The incident occurred late at night on a residential street, which may limit the number of people who witnessed it directly.
Police would like to speak with anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam and/or mobile phone footage in relation to this incident. Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
For anyone in the Glenreagh area who may have been in or near James Street around the time of the incident, footage from home security systems, vehicle cameras, or even mobile phone video could prove crucial to identifying the fleeing driver and holding them accountable. The consequences of hit-and-run offences in NSW are serious, with penalties including substantial fines and prison time, reflecting the severity of leaving a seriously injured person without assistance.