Crash investigators have laid additional charges as part of an investigation into a fatal single-vehicle crash in the state’s south last year.
About 11.45pm on Saturday 18 November 2023, emergency services responded to Vulcan Street, Cooma, after reports of a crash.
On arrival, officers from Monaro Police District attended and found a Ford Falcon had crashed into a tree.
The passenger, a 25-year-old man, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, he died at the scene.
The driver reportedly fled and was unable to be located.
A crime scene was established, which was examined by specialist officers attached to the Crash Investigation Unit.
A man later presented to Canberra Hospital, with non-life-threatening injuries. he was arrested.
On Wednesday 22 January 2024, investigators charged the 23-year-old man at Canberra Hospital. He remains before the courts.
Following further investigations, an additional two offences have been laid at Cooma Local Court today (Wednesday 7 February 2024).
The additional charges include manslaughter and drive with middle range PCA.
