CCTV released after Nelson Bay fail-to-stop crash kills dog Lulu

14 January 2026

UPDATED ARTICLE:

newy.com.au – A 65-year-old man’s drivers licence has been suspended as police continue investigating an alleged fail to stop crash at Nelson Bay that killed a dog earlier this week.

NSW Police said the vehicle was found in Anna Bay after an off-duty officer spotted it at a mechanic, with damage alleged to be consistent with the crash.

Police allege a 71-year-old man was walking his dog on Stockton Street, near the roundabout at Church Street, just before 9am on Tuesday 13 January 2026 when he attempted to cross the road.

CCTV shows the man pausing briefly at a pedestrian traffic island in the middle of the road before continuing to cross.

A vehicle entered the roundabout and allegedly clipped the man before striking the man’s dog, eight-year-old Lulu, killing her instantly.

When the driver allegedly failed to stop, officers attached to Port Stephens-Hunter Police District were notified and began inquiries.

The vehicle was then seized after police identified damage they say is consistent with the incident.

About 12.15pm on Thursday 15 January 2026, police attended a home in Anna Bay and spoke with a 65-year-old man then suspended his driver licence. Police said traffic enforcement action would be taken.

Original Article from Wednesday 14 January 2026:

newy.com.au – Police have released CCTV footage of a blue Ford Territory as they investigate a fail-to-stop crash in Nelson Bay on Tuesday 13 January 2026 that injured a 71-year-old man and killed his dog.

Investigators are trying to identify the driver, who allegedly left the scene without stopping or providing details, and are appealing for anyone with dashcam or CCTV to come forward.

Police said the man was walking his dog on Stockton Street near the roundabout at Church Street just before 9am when he attempted to cross the road.

He paused briefly at the pedestrian traffic island in the middle of the road before continuing, when a vehicle described as a blue Ford Territory entered the roundabout and clipped him, impacting his left elbow and leg. The vehicle also struck the man’s dog, Lulu, killing the eight-year-old instantly, before the driver continued on without stopping, police said.

Officers from the Port-Stephens Hunter Police District attended and began an investigation, they want to speak with the driver and ask anyone with information, dashcam footage or nearby security vision to contact Nelson Bay Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, information is managed on a confidential basis.