A man's driver's license has been suspended as NSW Police continue an investigation into a hit-and-run incident near Newcastle that resulted in the death of a dog.
The incident occurred around 9 AM on Tuesday when a 71-year-old man was walking his eight-year-old dog, Lulu, near the roundabout on Stockton Street and Church Street in Nelson Bay. As they crossed the road, Lulu was struck by a vehicle exiting the roundabout and died.
Police reported that the driver did not stop or provide details after the collision. On Wednesday afternoon, police released CCTV footage as part of an appeal for information. Later that night, an off-duty officer located the vehicle at a mechanic in Anna Bay. The vehicle was subsequently seized by police, who identified damage consistent with the incident.
Officers attended a home in Anna Bay, where they spoke with a 65-year-old man. His driver's license was suspended, and police indicated that traffic enforcement action would be taken.