Kate Ritchie promptly left the scene shortly after she was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.
The Nova 96.9 radio presenter was reportedly behind the wheel of her black BMW X5 xDrive40i 2023 when the incident unfolded on Dudley Street, Randwick.
According to eyewitness accounts, Ritchie’s BMW collided with a parked Mitsubishi Pajero, forcefully pushing it off the road and into a parked Kia.
She then exchanged details with the driver before promptly leaving to pick up her nine-year-old daughter, Mae, who she shares with ex-husband Stuart Webb.
No roadside sobriety test was administered and NSW Police did not attend the scene.
It appears the drivers will handle the matter privately and Ritchie may be charged a hefty repair bill.
The owner of the Kia, who wished to remain anonymous, explained Kate said her personal assistant would follow up on the matter, and that Ritchie did not appear under the influence of alcohol.
All three vehicles involved suffered substantial damage and were later towed away from the suburban street.
Kate Ritchie promptly left the scene shortly after she was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in Sydney ‘s Eastern Suburbs
Ritchie’s luxury BMW suffered significant damage on the driver’s side.
The hood was left visibly mangled following the accident, as was the right front wheel, bumper and radiator grill.
The car’s engine also appeared to be visible, and both airbags in the vehicle were deployed.
Daily Mail Australia reached out to NSW Police who provided the following statement.
‘About 5.10pm on Wednesday (6 November 2024) emergency services were called to Dudley Street, Randwick, following reports of a crash,’ it began.
The radio presenter was reportedly behind the wheel of her black BMW X5 xDrive40i 2023 when the incident unfolded on Dudley Street, Randwick
She then exchanged details with the driver before leaving promptly to pick up her nine-year-old daughter, Mae, who she shares with ex-husband Stuart Webb
‘Officers attached to Eastern Beaches Police Area Command commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
‘Inquiries revealed a BMW SUV crashed into a parked car.
‘The 46-year-old female driver of the SUV and the owner of the parked car exchanged details. No injuries were reported. No police action was required.’
Daily Mail Australia also reached out to Kate’s representatives for comment.
Ritchie tied the knot with husband Stuart Webb in 2010, but the pair split nine years later in 2020.
She is currently single after ending her relationship with high-flying financial adviser, Will Skelton.
It appears the drivers will handle the matter privately and Ritchie may be charged a hefty repair bill
