Police charged over alleged e-bike hit and run in Sydney
Two police officers have been issued with Court Attendance Notices after an e-bike crash in Sydney's inner west. (ABC News: Floss Adams)
Two 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 while riding an e-bike near Glebe Point Road, about 5am on Tuesday, May 12.
According to a statement from NSW Police, the officers who were on duty allegedly failed to stop to render assistance and drove from the scene.
The woman called emergency services before reporting the incident to police.
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.
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, not carry out any lawful order as a police officer.
They were issued Court Attendance Notices and are due to appear at Downing Court on January 15.
NSW Police said the employment status of both officers is under review.
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