Tragedy Strikes Sydney’s North Shore: Beloved Former Radio Sports Host, 64, Killed in Hit-and-Run Horror – Manhunt Underway for Cowardly Driver
- Former radio sports host Craig Parkes, 64, tragically killed in hit-and-run incident on Spit Rd in Mosman, Sydney’s north shore
- Police still searching for driver of red MG SUV, discovered with smashed front windscreen and crumpled bumper in nearby Dee Why car park
- Devastated colleagues and friends pay tribute to Parkes, remembered for his passion for health and fitness, and his kind heart
- Community in shock as manhunt continues for cowardly driver who fled the scene, leaving Parkes to die from critical injuries
Heartbreak has gripped Sydney’s north shore community after a former radio sports host was tragically killed in a hit-and-run incident on Sunday morning. Craig Parkes, 64, a beloved figure in the local community, suffered critical injuries while riding his bike along Spit Rd in Mosman about 5.15am.
Paramedics rushed to the scene and treated Parkes before he was taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition. Despite the best efforts of medical staff, Parkes succumbed to his injuries later that day, leaving his family, friends, and colleagues in shock.
Those who knew Parkes have remembered him as a kind-hearted and passionate individual who was always ready to lend a helping hand. “Craig was passionate about health and fitness on and off the radio,” said Sarah Warry, general manager of CoastFM, where Parkes worked. “He was always ready with a laugh and a helping hand for anyone who needed it.”
A manhunt is still underway for the driver of a red MG SUV, believed to have struck Parkes. The car was discovered in a car park in nearby Dee Why, with a smashed front windscreen and a crumpled bumper. Police have urged anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers, as the community demands justice for the cowardly driver who fled the scene.
In a desperate bid to catch the driver, police are urging anyone who may have seen the red MG SUV or have information about the incident to come forward. The community is in shock, and friends and family are still trying to come to terms with the loss of a beloved member.
As the manhunt continues, tributes are pouring in for Parkes, a true legend of the local community. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew him, and the community will never forget his kindness, generosity, and passion for life.