Molong crash: Victim in fatal crash in central-west NSW identified Kristy Armstrong
Mother killed in accident that also injured her ex-husband and two children – case under investigation as a domestic violence incident
- Kristy Armstrong was killed in a car accident in Molong
- The driver of another vehicle turned out to be her ex-husband
- The police are investigating it in connection with domestic violence
Police are investigating a horror crash that killed a mother of three as a domestic violence incident.
Kristy Armstrong, 36, tragically died when her green sedan collided with a ute on Speedy St in Molong, NSW central west at around 3.40pm on Friday.
Emergency services quickly arrived and were unable to resuscitate Mrs. Armstrong.
Two of her daughters, aged eight and thirteen, in the backseat were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The ute driver, a 35-year-old man, was pulled from the wreckage of his vehicle by firefighters and airlifted to hospital in critical condition.
He is seen as Mrs. Armstrong’s former husband, Troy Armstrong.
Kristy Armstrong (above) was tragically killed in a crash in Molong on Friday afternoon
Mrs. Armstrong’s green sedan (above) collided with a ute believed to be driven by her ex-husband
The 35-year-old arborist remains in critical condition at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Police confirmed that they are investigating the circumstances of the accident as related to domestic violence.
Witnesses claim they saw an argument at a local school before they drove off in separate cars before the accident.
No charges have been filed.
Police remained at the scene of the accident on Saturday before the wreckage of both cars were later towed away.
Social media posts indicate that he and Ms. Armstrong had been together since 2005 before splitting up last year.
The tragic crash has rocked the tight-knit town of Molong.
Kristy and Troy Armstrong (pictured) were together for 17 years before splitting last year
βIt is devastating to the town of Molong with the loss of a young local lady, it is terrible news for the families,β Mayor Kevin Beatty told Nine News.
“Last night in the city it was very gloomy and today very quiet again.”
“It’s not good news for the city at all.”
Tributes have flooded social media, with a local woman who knew the pair saying she is “beyond comprehensibly shattered,” while community members said the crash will affect the entire city.
“I have no words for the heartache in my head right now, just a huge pain in my heart,” she said.
When NSW Police were approached for comment, police said local and specialist homicide officers are still investigating the circumstance of the crash, but confirmed the two drivers know each other.
NSW Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.