Man charged over death of people on Sydney's Anzac Bridge
A man has been charged over the deaths of two people on Sydney's Anzac Bridge on Friday night.
A 25-year-old woman and 38-year-old man were exchanging details after their minor crash on the bridge, when they were allegedly hit by a Holden Commodore just after 11.50pm.
The pair suffered critical injuries and died at the scene after the car they were standing near was allegedly struck by the Commodore.
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A man has been charged over the deaths of two people on Sydney's Anzac Bridge on Friday night. Nine
A passing taxi, being driven by a 24-year-old man was struck by one of the vehicles when it was pushed into the third lane by the force of the impact.
The driver of the Commodore was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries and mandatory testing, before being released.
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A 25-year-old woman and 38-year-old man were exchanging details after their minor crash on the bridge, when they were allegedly hit by a Holden Commodore. Nine
Police arrested the 41-year-old man at his home in Burwood about 7.30pm yesterday.
He has since been charged with two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous, and negligent driving occasioning death.
He's been refused bail to appear in Parramatta Bail Court later today.
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