A student was fatally struck by a car driven by their friend.

Ismail Hossain was getting a ride home on Cornelia Street in Wiley Park when his 24-year-old friend accidentally hit the accelerator instead of reversing.

October 7th 2024.

A student was fatally struck by a car driven by their friend.
Tragedy struck in Sydney's south-west when an international student lost his life after being hit by a car. The driver of the vehicle was none other than his friend.

Ismail Hossain, a student from Bangladesh, was on his way back home on Cornelia Street in Wiley Park when the fatal accident occurred. According to reports, his friend, a 24-year-old, was attempting to reverse the car but mistakenly stepped on the accelerator instead.

The impact of the Toyota Corolla hitting Hossain was fatal and he succumbed to his injuries at the scene, just after midnight. The news of his untimely death has left his friends and family in shock and mourning.

A witness who heard the loud noise of the accident described the scene as they rushed outside. "We just heard a loud noise, like hitting a house, so we got outside and saw someone else crying," they told 9News.

Hossain lived at the property with four other students, all of whom are devastated by the loss of their friend. His sudden death has left a void in their lives and in the community.

The driver of the car, who was also a student, was arrested at the scene and taken to the hospital for testing. He was later charged with negligent driving occasioning death and was refused bail. He is expected to appear at the Parramatta Bail Court today.

The police have set up a crime scene and are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. The loss of a young life has left everyone in shock and mourning, and the community is coming together to support each other during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hossain's family and friends.

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