A multi-day investigation into an alleged hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old schoolboy seriously injured has resulted in the driver of the striking vehicle being identified by New South Wales Police, with the case still moving forward as authorities continue their probe.
The incident unfolded just after 3:20 p.m. on Monday along Milperra Road in Revesby, a suburb located in Sydney’s southwestern corridor. Emergency dispatch received urgent reports that a child had been struck by a vehicle in the westbound lanes between Edgar Street and Mons Road, prompting first responders to rush to the scene immediately.
Ambulance paramedics provided on-site emergency care to the young victim before transporting him to Sydney Children’s Hospital. As of the initial response, the boy was recorded as being in serious but stable condition, giving medical teams a foundation to treat his injuries.
Witnesses who were at the location when the crash occurred shared key details with investigators that helped narrow down the search for the vehicle. They told officers the boy was hit by the rear passenger side of an orange-gold Nissan Navara, which was outfitted with a hardtop canopy, a silver bullbar and black wheel hubs. After the collision, the vehicle fled the scene rather than stopping to assist the injured child.
In the immediate aftermath of the crash, NSW Police launched a public appeal for information to locate the driver of the distinctive utility truck. By Wednesday evening, police confirmed they had successfully identified the person behind the wheel. A police spokesperson shared details of how the identification unfolded, noting that “following inquiries and a public appeal for information, the driver – a 50-year-old man – presented to Bankstown Police Station, and spoke to officers about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.”
While the driver has now come forward and spoken to investigators, police confirmed that formal inquiries into the full circumstances of the incident are still ongoing. Authorities are still asking any member of the public who was in the area at the time of the crash, or who has dashcam or security footage that could provide additional context for the investigation, to contact Crime Stoppers to share their information.