A service station worker has died in hospital days after allegedly being run over by a ute while checking fuel tank levels at a New South Wales forecourt.
The 36-year-old man was trapped beneath the vehicle at the service station on Harbour Drive in Coffs Harbour about 7pm on October 20.
Members of the public provided first aid before emergency services arrived and freed the man from underneath the ute.
He was taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital in a critical condition before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital for further treatment.
Police were notified on Sunday that the man had died in hospital.
The alleged driver, a 44-year-old woman, was arrested on the day of the incident and charged with negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and breach of bail.
She was initially refused bail before later being granted bail.
Police said a report would be prepared for the coroner.
Investigations are ongoing.
Extracted in full from: https://www.news24.com.au/news/australia/service-station-employee-dies-after-being-run-over-by-ute-while-checking-fuel-tank-levels-in-coffs-harbour/news-story/f0ef3ff87fbe70e4e69f94b27129d314
