Police have charged a ride-share driver who allegedly ran down a group of teenagers while drunk, on the New South Wales central coast.A 16-year-old girl sustained head injuries, while a 15-year old boy has pelvis, leg and back injuriesPolice said the teenagers ordered a ride-share service about 3:00am on Sunday, but when they got inside the vehicle the 18-year-old driver began driving erratically, causing the passengers to be thrown around.
They alleged the teens then dragged the driver out of his van and assaulted him before officers arrived at the scene. A 16-year-old female was also treated for significant head injuries and taken to Wyong Hospital in a serious condition. She was then transferred to Royal North Shore Hospital. He was later discharged and taken to Wyong Police station where he was charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, two counts of causing bodily harm by misconduct in charge of motor vehicle, negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, driving while suspended, and take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.Chief Inspector Colin Lott said the matter was still under investigation but it was believed alcohol had been a factor.
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