Two NSW Police officers have been charged over an alleged hit and run of an e-bike rider in Sydney's inner west. A 25-year-old woman was struck by a fully marked police vehicle near Glebe Point Road about 5am on Tuesday 12 May. The officers, who were on duty, allegedly failed to stop and drove from the scene.
The woman called emergency services before reporting the incident to police. On Monday 9 November, detectives charged a 27-year-old male constable with neglect, refuse or not carry out lawful order as a police officer, negligent driving, and failing to give particulars to the other driver. NSW Police will allege in court that he was driving the police car at the time of the crash.
A second male constable, aged 25, was charged with neglect, refuse or not carry out any lawful order as a police officer. Both officers were issued Court Attendance Notices and are due to appear at Downing Court on 15 January. NSW Police said the employment status of both officers is under review.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The charges raise questions about police accountability and the standard of conduct expected from on-duty officers.
- The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns for cyclists and e-bike riders on Sydney roads, particularly in interactions with vehicles.
- The outcome of the court proceedings and the employment review will have implications for public trust in policing.
Background
The incident is part of broader scrutiny of police conduct in New South Wales. Cyclist advocacy groups have frequently raised concerns about the vulnerability of riders on roads and the importance of post-crash assistance. The case also comes amid wider attention on the treatment of vulnerable road users by all drivers.
What to Watch
- The court appearance at Downing Centre Local Court on 15 January 2027 for pleas and potential hearings.
- The outcome of the internal employment review, which may affect whether the officers remain on duty.
- Any further details from the police investigation or from the woman's account that may emerge before the court date.
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- SupportedTwo police officers were charged over an alleged hit and run involving an e-bike rider in Sydney’s inner west.Just In: “Two police officers have been charged over an alleged hit and run of an e-bike rider in Sydney's inner west.”
- SupportedA 25-year-old woman riding an e-bike was struck by a fully marked police vehicle near Glebe Point Road at about 5am on Tuesday, May 12.Just In: “A 25-year-old woman was struck by a fully marked police vehicle while riding an e-bike near Glebe Point Road, about 5am on Tuesday, May 12.”
- Partly supportedThe officers were on duty and allegedly failed to stop and drove from the scene.Just In: “the officers who were on duty allegedly failed to stop to render assistance and drove from the scene.”
- SupportedThe woman called emergency services before reporting the incident to police.Just In: “The woman called emergency services before reporting the incident to police.”
- SupportedDetectives charged the 27-year-old male constable on Monday 9 November with three offences, including negligent driving.Just In: “On Monday, detectives charged a 27-year-old male constable with neglect, refuse or not carry out lawful order as a police officer, negligent driving and not give particulars to the other driver.”
- SupportedNSW Police will allege in court that the 27-year-old constable was driving the police car at the time of the crash.Just In: “NSW Police will allege in court that he was driving the police car at the time of the crash.”
- SupportedA second male constable, aged 25, was charged with neglect, refusing or not carrying out a lawful order as a police officer.Just In: “A second male constable, aged 25, was charged with neglect, refuse, not carry out any lawful order as a police officer.”
- SupportedBoth officers were issued Court Attendance Notices and are due to appear at Downing Court on 15 January.Just In: “They were issued Court Attendance Notices and are due to appear at Downing Court on January 15.”
- SupportedNSW Police said the employment status of both officers is under review.Just In: “NSW Police said the employment status of both officers is under review.”