A police officer has been charged following a critical incident investigation after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash at Lake Macquarie last year.
About 4.40pm on Monday 4 October, emergency services were called to Mandalong Road near Deaves Road, Mandalong.
It followed reports two motorcycles – including a marked New South Wales Police motorcycle – had collided.
A 69-year-old man was airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital with serious leg injuries.
As well, a 36-year-old male Senior Constable – who was on-duty at the time – also suffered serious injuries and was taken to John Hunter Hospital.
A crime scene was established by Lake Macquarie Police District officers, with a critical incident investigation launched by Tuggerah Lakes Police District.
Following extensive inquiries, the Senior Constable – attached to Traffic & Highway Patrol Command – was issued a Future Court Attendance Notice on Tuesday 15 March for the offence of negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm.
He is due to appear at Toronto Local Court on Monday 2 May.
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