The callous driver who killed a 19-year-old aspiring soccer star in a horror hit-and-run returned to the scene before speeding away just 11 minutes later.
Shocking CCTV footage shows the truck that ran down Natasha Gadd in Milperra, in Sydney’s south west, on Sunday morning came back – only to leave her to die for a second time.
Police say the chilling video proves the driver knew they had hit the young girl.
Miss Gadd had been heading home after a night out to celebrate a friend’s birthday when she was hit.
She had just caught the bus from the city and was walking a short distance home with friends when she was clipped by a white ute.
CCTV footage, captured from the back gate of a nearby home, has emerged showing the car doubled back to the area a short time after hitting Miss Gadd, before speeding off once again.
‘The ute did go back past the area approximately 11 minutes after the crash so they would have known they hit the young girl and left her there,’ Detective Inspector Katie Orr said.
She urged the offender to present themselves to police: ‘We have a number of witnesses and CCTV, so we urge you to hand yourself in before we come knocking on the door.’
Footage has captured the callous driver who killed a 19-year-old aspiring soccer star in a horror hit-and-run returned to the scene before speeding away just 11 minutes later
Natasha Gadd, 19, died after she was hit by a ute in Milperra, Sydney’s south-west, about 4.30am on Sunday
Miss Gadd’s mother, Charmain Gadd, couldn’t fathom how someone could knowingly leave her daughter on the side of the road after hitting her with their car.
‘To hit someone and come back have a look and still keep driving…it’s sort of like they left her to die twice,’ she told the Daily Telegraph.
‘I hope whoever (did this) hands themselves in,’ she said.
Mrs Gadd said the death of her daughter still hadn’t sunk in and Sunday night would be the first of many sleepless nights ahead.
Shocking footage shows the truck that ran down Natasha Gadd in Milperra, in Sydney’s south west, on Sunday morning came back – only to leave her to die for a second time
The ute, which reportedly lost its side mirror in the collision, was seen leaving the crash scene and travelling south on Henry Lawson Drive before police arrived and blocked the road (above)
‘I laid in her bed waiting for her to come home…It’s gonna be one of many horrible nights. I just want my baby back,’ she said.
The 19-year-old’s family begged the driver of the white ute to turn themselves in after they failed to stop and sped off, leaving Natasha dead on the side of the road.
‘You took an innocent child away from her friends and family in a flick of a switch, how could you even sleep at night,’ Natasha’s cousin Krystylez said.
‘Come forward you coward, and face what you did. We won’t let them get away with this.’
Natasha’s heartbroken mother also made emotional plea for the driver to put themselves in her shoes and come forward.
Witnesses of the hit-and-run reported Natasha (pictured) was hit by an older model white Toyota ute with a refrigeration unit on the tray
‘My baby’s never coming home. She’s my gentle giant, loved by everyone who knew her. He or she is a coward, whoever it was,’ she told 9 News.
Another family member said: ‘Accidents happen but when you take off, that’s no accident – you’ve broken the law.’
Witnesses of the hit-and-run reported Natasha was hit by an older model white Toyota ute with a refrigeration unit on the tray.
The ute, which reportedly lost its side mirror in the collision, was seen leaving the crash scene and travelling south on Henry Lawson Drive.
Attempts from friends and paramedics to revive Natasha were unsuccessful.
Paramedics were unable to revive Natasha when they arrived on scene on Sunday
Mel Gadd said Natasha (pictured) was thrilled because she was just promoted from state league women’s soccer, to premier league
The 19-year-old was walking to a friend’s house when she was hit.
Natasha’s aunt Mel Gadd said her niece was an extremely talented soccer player, with a promising career ahead of her.
She said Natasha was thrilled because she was just promoted from state league women’s soccer, to premier league.
Natasha’s cousin Danny Stone said he was struggling to come to terms with the news.
‘I couldn’t believe it,’ he said.
In an emotional plea, Mr Stone also called on the driver of the white ute to hand themselves in.
‘To the (person) who killed my cousin this morning at Henry Lawson speeding, you better hope the cops find you before I do,’ Natasha’s cousin Danny Stone said.
Since news broke of the tragedy on Sunday morning, Natasha’s family and friends took to social media to share their disbelief and sadness at the loss.
Friends look on in disbelief following the crash which killed 19-year-old Natasha Gadd
‘Honestly lost for words. It was a blessing to have met you and worked alongside you. Such a sweet soul, and will be dearly missed. So much love for your family during this time,’ one woman said.
‘She fought for everything she wanted and gave nothing but unconditional love. Thank you for your constant kindness and laughter,’ another woman said.
Emotional tributes for the young athlete continued, with one woman saying: ‘I will forever miss you and your beautiful soul’.
Police investigating the fatal incident have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police will prepare a report for the Coroner outlining the full circumstances surrounding the woman’s death.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the driver of a white Toyota utility vehicle failed to stop at the scene on Henry Lawson Drive
