Woman in court over tragic fatal pedestrian accident at Stroud Showground
A WOMAN, 68, accused of causing a tragic fatal pedestrian accident at the Stroud Showground in the build up to the close-knit country town's annual show has had her matter mentioned in court for the first time.
Valerie Ann Munro was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that struck two women - aged 72 and 82 - at the showground on Cowper Street about 1.30pm on April 24.
Port Stephens-Hunter police said they were called to the showground after reports of a crash and paramedics treated the two injured pedestrians at the scene before the 82-year-old woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Ms Munro was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police say they established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances of the crash before being notified about 9.30pm on April 25 that the 82-year-old woman had died in hospital.
The Stroud community were rocked by the "freak accident" and at the time of the tragedy had been preparing for the annual Stroud Show, which ran from April 25 to 27.
Following further inquires by Port-Stephens Hunter police, Mrs Munro went to Maitland police station on May 7 and was issued a future court attendance notice for a charge of negligent driving occasioning death.
The matter was mentioned for the first time in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday.
Ms Munro did not enter a plea and the matter was adjourned until July 28.
A WOMAN, 68, accused of causing a tragic fatal pedestrian accident at the Stroud Showground in the build up to the close-knit country town's annual show has had her matter mentioned in court for the first time.
Valerie Ann Munro was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that struck two women - aged 72 and 82 - at the showground on Cowper Street about 1.30pm on April 24.
Port Stephens-Hunter police said they were called to the showground after reports of a crash and paramedics treated the two injured pedestrians at the scene before the 82-year-old woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Ms Munro was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police say they established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances of the crash before being notified about 9.30pm on April 25 that the 82-year-old woman had died in hospital.
The Stroud community were rocked by the "freak accident" and at the time of the tragedy had been preparing for the annual Stroud Show, which ran from April 25 to 27.
Following further inquires by Port-Stephens Hunter police, Mrs Munro went to Maitland police station on May 7 and was issued a future court attendance notice for a charge of negligent driving occasioning death.
The matter was mentioned for the first time in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday.
Ms Munro did not enter a plea and the matter was adjourned until July 28.
A WOMAN, 68, accused of causing a tragic fatal pedestrian accident at the Stroud Showground in the build up to the close-knit country town's annual show has had her matter mentioned in court for the first time.
Valerie Ann Munro was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that struck two women - aged 72 and 82 - at the showground on Cowper Street about 1.30pm on April 24.
Port Stephens-Hunter police said they were called to the showground after reports of a crash and paramedics treated the two injured pedestrians at the scene before the 82-year-old woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Ms Munro was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police say they established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances of the crash before being notified about 9.30pm on April 25 that the 82-year-old woman had died in hospital.
The Stroud community were rocked by the "freak accident" and at the time of the tragedy had been preparing for the annual Stroud Show, which ran from April 25 to 27.
Following further inquires by Port-Stephens Hunter police, Mrs Munro went to Maitland police station on May 7 and was issued a future court attendance notice for a charge of negligent driving occasioning death.
The matter was mentioned for the first time in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday.
Ms Munro did not enter a plea and the matter was adjourned until July 28.
A WOMAN, 68, accused of causing a tragic fatal pedestrian accident at the Stroud Showground in the build up to the close-knit country town's annual show has had her matter mentioned in court for the first time.
Valerie Ann Munro was allegedly behind the wheel of a car that struck two women - aged 72 and 82 - at the showground on Cowper Street about 1.30pm on April 24.
Port Stephens-Hunter police said they were called to the showground after reports of a crash and paramedics treated the two injured pedestrians at the scene before the 82-year-old woman was taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition.
Ms Munro was taken to Maitland Hospital for mandatory testing.
Police say they established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances of the crash before being notified about 9.30pm on April 25 that the 82-year-old woman had died in hospital.
The Stroud community were rocked by the "freak accident" and at the time of the tragedy had been preparing for the annual Stroud Show, which ran from April 25 to 27.
Following further inquires by Port-Stephens Hunter police, Mrs Munro went to Maitland police station on May 7 and was issued a future court attendance notice for a charge of negligent driving occasioning death.
The matter was mentioned for the first time in Raymond Terrace Local Court on Monday.
Ms Munro did not enter a plea and the matter was adjourned until July 28.
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