Police have charged a truck driver in relation to the death of a man whose remains were found along the Hume Highway two months ago.
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Officers from Campbelltown found the 30-year-old's remains during a search of the highway at Narellan on Wednesday, October 13.
The search was sparked by a report that a person had possibly been hit by a truck earlier that week.
The discovery of the man's remains triggered significant traffic delays while the Crash Investigation Unit began examining the crime scene.
After extensive enquiries, police arrested a 37-year-old man on Wednesday, December 14.
Police will allege that the Wirlinga man was the driver of a prime mover which hit the 30-year-old man on the roadway and failed to stop.
The man was charged with failing to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death, and driving in a manner dangerous.
He was granted conditional bail to appear at Campbelltown Local Court on January 17.
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Natalie Croxon
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
Reporter at the Illawarra Mercury, mostly covering social affairs. Previously of the Bendigo Advertiser, Northern Daily Leader and Quirindi Advocate. Our Watch award winner.
