Driver allegedly struck teenage e-bike rider in Sydney before driving off

Tuesday, 28 April 2026 06:47

The 38-year-old man driving an SUV allegedly became embroiled in a heated argument with the boy, 15.

A driver faces hit-and-run charges after allegedly hitting a teen e-bike rider following an argument on Sydney's Northern Beaches.

The 15-year-old boy was allegedly struck by a Volkswagen SUV about 4.30pm yesterday at the intersection of Abbott and Pitt roads, in North Curl Curl.

Police say events began when the 38-year-old man driving the vehicle allegedly made an offensive hand gesture towards a group of teenage e-bike riders before driving away.

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The boy was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital in a critical but stable condition.

The teenagers followed the car before one of them began arguing with the driver.

During the row, the driver allegedly threw a water bottle at the teen before driving away. The 15-year-old then threw the same water bottle back at the car, but it did not make impact.

The teenager continued following the car before blocking it at the intersection.

The driver is accused of hitting the teenager with his vehicle, causing the boy to be thrown from the e-bike.

Two nearby off-duty police officers and other onlookers told the driver to stop, but he allegedly ignored them and drove off.

Paramedics were called and treated the 15-year-old boy for serious leg injuries before taking him to Randwick Children's Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Police launched an investigation and arrested the 38-year-old man at 5.30pm.

He was charged with driving furiously in a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, negligent driving and driving while a licence application has been refused.

The man was granted strict conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in court next month.

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