Man charged after burnout; onlooker killed - Hunter Valley

Monday, 30 June 2025 07:03:19 AM

A man has been charged after allegedly performing burnouts which hit and killed a man in the Hunter Valley this week.

Emergency services were called to a fire trail off Haul Road, Stockrington, about 22km southeast of Kurri Kurri, about midnight on Sunday (29 June 2025), following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Hunter Valley Police District arrived and were told a vehicle was allegedly performing a burnout when it hit three onlookers. The car was then driven from the scene.

A 53-year-old man suffered critical head injuries and died a short time later.

Police were told two women were also hit by the car, whoever, left the scene before emergency services arrived.

About 2.40am, the alleged vehicle involved was found burnt-out on McFarlanes Road, Chisolm. It was seized for forensic examination.

Police established a crime scene at both locations and detectives commenced an investigation into the incidents.

Following extensive inquiries, about 5.30pm yesterday, a 22-year-old man was arrested at Maitland Police station where he was charged with the following offences,

- dangerous driving occasioning death-drive manner dangerous,

- cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor vehicle,

- cause bodily harm by misconduct, in charge of motor vehicle,

- negligent driving (occasioning death),

- negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm),

- prolong, sustain etc loss of traction, and

- fail to comply with requirement made under section.

He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court later today (Monday 30 June 2025).

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