A 32-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested at Sydney International Airport in relation to the alleged fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred last month.
According to reports the arrest took place at approximately 11.30am yesterday as the man returned to Australia from India.
On June 30, around 11.45pm, emergency services were summoned to Abell Road in Melonba, located in Sydney’s western suburbs. Upon arrival, they discovered Damodar Shreshta, a 79-year-old man visiting from Nepal, lying by the side of the road.
Paramedics worked tirelessly to save the elderly man, but tragically Mr Shreshta succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim, who was in Australia to celebrate his daughter’s 25th wedding anniversary, was described by his grieving family as a “lovely family man” who always cared for his loved ones.
His daughter, too distraught to appear on camera, then expressed her heartbreak on Sunrise, condemning the driver for their cowardly actions in fleeing the scene.
Initial investigations suggest the man was hit by a purple or blue coupe travelling eastbound on Abell Road. CCTV footage released by the police shows the suspected vehicle speeding through the area.
Following thorough investigations, police apprehended the suspect upon his arrival at the airport.
The man faces multiple charges, including failing to stop and assist after a collision and dangerous driving occasioning death.
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