Kate Ritchie 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.
The owner of the Kia, who wished to remain anonymous, identified the Home and Away actress as the driver of the BMW and confirmed that Ritchie shared her details with him following the collision.
After the exchange, Kate, 46, expressed her need to leave promptly to pick up her nine-year-old daughter, Mae, who she shares with ex-husband Stuart Webb.
He added that Kate said her personal ᴀssistant would follow up on the matter, and that Ritchie did not appear under the influence of alcohol.
However, no roadside sobriety test was administered as NSW Police did not attend the scene.
All three vehicles involved suffered substantial damage and were later towed away from the suburban street.
Kate Ritchie was involved in a multi-vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. (Pictured in May 2024)
The Nova 96.9 radio presenter was reportedly behind the wheel of her black BMW X5 xDrive40i 2023 (pictured) when the incident unfolded on Dudley Street, Randwick
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
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.
‘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.
Rumours are rife Kate may be appearing on the upcoming series of reality TV show SAS Australia.
An industry insider told Woman’s Day magazine that Channel Seven producers were considering Kate for the grueling Ant Middleton-hosted show.
According to eyewitness accounts, Ritchie’s BMW collided with a parked Mitsubishi Pajero, forcefully pushing it off the road and into a parked Kia
The owner of the Kia, who wished to remain anonymous, identified the Home and Away actress as the driver of the BMW and confirmed that Ritchie shared her details with him following the collision
