The 79-year-old man died in hospital on Monday (13 March). Photo: Michelle Kroll.
A 79-year-old man has died several weeks after an alleged assault on the NSW South Coast.
A NSW Police spokesperson said that at about 1:25 pm on 17 March, emergency services were called to Moona Creek Road at Vincentia (about seven kilometres north of Sanctuary Point).
The spokesperson said the occupants of a Toyota Corolla attempted to speak to the female driver of a Ford Territory.
She allegedly assaulted the 79-year-old man, causing him to fall.
The alleged incident occurred about seven kilometres north of Sanctuary Point. Image: Google Maps.
He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for what police described as a “serious head injury”.
The man was airlifted to St George Hospital in a serious condition.
On Monday (13 April), officers attached to South Coast Police District were notified that the 79-year-old had died in hospital.
Officers attached to the South Coast Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into the incident.
Following inquiries, on 19 March, police charged a 32-year-old woman.
She remains before the courts.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Police inquiries are continuing.
Original Article published by Claire Sams on About Regional.
