Woman charged over fatal alleged road rage attack on NSW South Coast
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- Eliza Wellington faces assault occasioning death charges after a road rage incident on the NSW South Coast left 79-year-old David Perry dead.
- Wellington's bail was continued, and she will appear in court again in July.
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A woman has appeared in court over the death of a man she allegedly attacked in what police described as a "road rage" incident on the NSW South Coast. Eliza Wellington was originally charged with reckless grievous bodily harm after allegedly assaulting 79-year-old David Perry at Vincentia on March 17.
A woman has appeared in court over the death of a man she allegedly attacked in what police described as a "road rage" incident on the NSW South Coast.
Eliza Wellington was originally charged with reckless grievous bodily harm after allegedly assaulting 79-year-old David Perry at Vincentia on March 17.
Emergency services were called to a shopping centre car park on Moona Creek Road, where they found Mr Perry with a serious head injury after an alleged altercation with the 32-year-old woman.
A statement by NSW Police said officers were called to a "road rage incident" involving the occupants of a Toyota Corolla who attempted to speak to the female driver of a Ford Territory.
It is alleged Ms Wellington assaulted Mr Perry at the scene, causing him to fall.
Mr Perry was taken to St George Hospital in a critical condition, but died in hospital less than a month later on April 13.
Ms Wellington had been released on conditional bail, but was served with a court attendance notice detailing a second charge of assault occasioning death.
In Nowra Local Court today, a lawyer representing the 32-year-old attempted to have the matter heard without Ms Wellington being present in the court.
Judge Julie Zaki stood the matter down, insisting that Ms Wellington appear in court.
"She has to be here. Why isn't she here?" Judge Zaki said.
Some minutes later, Ms Wellinginton entered the courtroom flanked by supporters and wearing a jumper over her head.
She appeared to close her eyes while the matter was discussed in court, resting her head on the shoulder of a female supporter for the duration of the proceedings.
Several members of Mr Perry's family, including his son and grandchildren, watched from the public gallery.
Noting the new charges, Judge Zaki adjourned the matter for a brief service mention and continued Ms Wellington's bail.
She is due to appear before Nowra Local Court in July.
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Eliza Wellington will appear in Nowra Local Court in July.
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- What led to the initial road rage incident?
- What was the exact nature of the assault?
- What is the defense's strategy for the upcoming court date?
- What are the potential penalties if convicted of assault occasioning death?
