Former police officer Lisa Ward identified as alleged hit and run victim
A former police officer has been killed shortly after allegedly taking a photo of a car that then ran her down.
Lisa Ward, 55, was taking her dog for a walk around the showground on Coldstream St in Ulmarra, in northern NSW, on Tuesday afternoon when she spotted a car she reportedly previously reported to police for reckless driving.
Ms Ward had allegedly taken a photo of the car’s licence plate before it struck her, then drove off, according to The Daily Telegraph.
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He is yet to be charged.
“A man has been arrested following a fatal crash in the state’s north yesterday,” police said in a statement.
“About 4.50pm yesterday ... emergency services were called to a showground.
“Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and were told a white 4WD had struck a pedestrian, before it was seen driving along Big River Way towards Grafton.
“NSW Ambulance paramedics treated a 55-year-old woman for serious injuries, however, she died at the scene.”
Ms Ward is understood to have joined the NSW Police later in life and retired a few years ago.
Her son is still a serving officer at Grafton Police Station.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Originally published as Former police officer Lisa Ward identified as alleged hit and run victim
