14 April 2026

Elderly man dies in hospital after alleged assault

| By Claire Sams
New South Wales Police Force crest

The 79-year-old man died in hospital on Monday (13 March). Photo: Michelle Kroll.

A 79-year-old man has died several weeks after an alleged assault on the NSW South Coast.

A NSW Police spokesperson said that at about 1:25 pm on 17 March, emergency services were called to Moona Creek Road at Vincentia (about seven kilometres north of Sanctuary Point).

The spokesperson said the occupants of a Toyota Corolla attempted to speak to the female driver of a Ford Territory.

She allegedly assaulted the 79-year-old man, causing him to fall.

A map showing the location of Moona Creek Road, near Vicentia

The alleged incident occurred about seven kilometres north of Sanctuary Point. Image: Google Maps.

He was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for what police described as a “serious head injury”.

The man was airlifted to St George Hospital in a serious condition.

On Monday (13 April), officers attached to South Coast Police District were notified that the 79-year-old had died in hospital.

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Officers attached to the South Coast Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into the incident.

Following inquiries, on 19 March, police charged a 32-year-old woman.

She remains before the courts.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Police inquiries are continuing.

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