Accused driver bailed after fatally hitting teenager
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An 18-year-old man, Andrew Zhu, was fatally struck while crossing a road at an intersection in Strathfield, Sydney. Neighbours attempted CPR before paramedics arrived, but Zhu could not be saved. The 26-year-old alleged driver was arrested at the scene and has been charged with dangerous and negligent driving causing death, as well as traffic offences including running a red light and disobeying a right turn only sign. The magistrate described the charges as very serious and called the accused a careless driver. Despite the severity of the charges, the man was granted bail. Local residents reported that the intersection has seen multiple crashes in the past, raising ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety.
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- 18-year-old Andrew Zhu was fatally struck while crossing an intersection in Strathfield.
- Neighbours performed CPR before paramedics arrived, but Zhu could not be saved. 24s
- A 26-year-old man was arrested at the scene and charged with multiple driving offences. 47s
- The magistrate described the accused as a careless driver and granted him bail. 1m 1s
- Local residents say the intersection has a history of frequent crashes. 1m 22s