Pictured: Mom-of-three killed in horror crash with two kids injured – as cops examine home violence incident
- Kristy Armstrong died in automotive crash in Molong
- The motive force of different automobile understood to be her ex-husband
- Police investigating it as home violence associated
Police are investigating a horror crash that killed a mother-of-three as a domestic violence incident.
Kristy Armstrong, 36, tragically died when her inexperienced sedan collided with a ute on Speedy St in Molong, NSW central west at about 3.40pm on Friday.
Emergency providers rushed to the scene and have been unable to revive Ms Armstrong.
Two of her daughters, aged eight and 13, within the backseat have been taken to hospital with minor accidents.
The ute driver, a 35-year-old man, was pulled from the wreckage of his automobile by Fireplace and Rescue NSW personnel and airlifted to hospital in a essential situation.
He’s understood to be Ms Armstrong’s former husband, Troy Armstrong.
Kristy Armstrong (above) was tragically killed in a crash in Molong on Friday afternoon
Mrs Armstrong’s inexperienced sedan (above) collided with a ute believed to be pushed by her ex-husband
The 35-year-old arborist stays in a essential situation at Royal North Shore hospital.
Police confirmed they’re investigating the circumstances of the crash as home violence-related.
Witnesses declare they have been have been seen arguing at a neighborhood faculty earlier than driving away in seperate vehicles earlier than the crash.
No expenses have been laid.
Police remained on the crash scene on Saturday earlier than the wreckages of each vehicles have been later towed away.
Social media posts present he and Ms Armstrong had been collectively since 2005 earlier than separating final yr.
The tragic crash has rocked the close-knit city of Molong.
Kristy and Troy Armstrong (pictured) have been collectively for 17 years earlier than they separated final yr
‘It is devastating for the city of Molong with the lack of a younger native girl, it is horrible information for the households,’ mayor Kevin Beatty informed 9 Information.
‘Final night time on the town it was very sombre and once more immediately, it has been very quiet.’
‘It isn’t excellent news for the city in any respect.’
Tributes have flooded social media, a native lady who knew the pair stated she is ‘shattered past phrases’ whereas members of the group stated the crash will have an effect on the entire city.
‘I’ve no phrases for the heartache on my thoughts proper now solely a large ache in my coronary heart,’ she stated.
When approached for remark, NSW Police stated native and specialist murder officers are nonetheless investigating the circumstance of the crash however confirmed the 2 drivers are identified to one another.
NSW Police urge anybody with data to contact Crime Stoppers.
