Why did Kate Ritchie flee the scene of her car crash in Sydney and could she get in trouble?
Kate Ritchie promptly left the scene shortly after being involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Wednesday afternoon.
The Nova 96.9 radio presenter was reportedly behind the wheel of her black 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i when the incident unfolded in Dudley Street, Randwick.
According to eyewitness accounts, Ritchie’s BMW collided with a parked Mitsubishi Pajero, forcing it off the road and into a parked Kia.
She then exchanged details with the driver before promptly leaving to pick up her nine-year-old daughter Mae, who she shares with ex-husband Stuart Webb.
No roadside sobriety test was administered and NSW Police were not on scene.
It appears the drivers will handle the matter privately and Ritchie may have to pay a hefty repair bill.
The Kia’s owner, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that Kate said her personal assistant would follow up on the matter, and that Ritchie did not appear under the influence of alcohol.
All three vehicles involved suffered significant damage and were later towed from the suburban street.
Kate Ritchie promptly left the scene shortly after being involved in a multi-vehicle collision in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Wednesday afternoon
Ritchie’s luxury BMW suffered significant damage to the driver’s side.
The hood was visibly damaged after the accident, as were the right front wheel, bumper and radiator grille.
The car’s engine was also visible and both airbags in the vehicle were deployed.
Ny Breaking Australia contacted NSW Police, who issued the following statement.
“At around 5.10pm on Wednesday (6 November 2024), emergency services were called to Dudley Street, Randwick, following reports of an accident,” it began.
The radio presenter was reportedly behind the wheel of her black 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i when the incident unfolded in Dudley Street, Randwick
She then exchanged details with the driver before promptly leaving to pick up her nine-year-old daughter Mae, who she shares with ex-husband Stuart Webb.
‘Officers from the Eastern Beaches Police Area Command have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigation revealed that a BMW SUV crashed into a parked car.
‘The 46-year-old female driver of the SUV and the owner of the parked car exchanged information. No injuries have been reported. No police action was necessary.”
Ny Breaking Australia has also contacted Kate’s representatives for comment.
Ritchie married husband Stuart Webb in 2010, but the couple split nine years later in 2020.
She is currently single after ending her relationship with high-flying financial advisor Will Skelton.
It appears the drivers will handle the matter privately and Ritchie may have to pay a hefty repair bill