New Leads in 1991 Hit-and-Run: Fresh Tips Sought

0:00What's up, Sydney? This is Sydney News Today, bringing you the city's fastest updates on what is happening now. In 1991, 28-year-old Mark Gregory died in a hit-and-run on Mercer Road in Albany, Western Australia. The father of two had left the large birthday party in the early hours and was walking home when a vehicle struck him between 4am and 4.50am. The driver fled, leaving him on the roadside and no one has ever been charged despite years of police work. Earlier this week, detectives publicly released three anonymous letters sent to police, a family business, and the crash site over the past decade. These previously secret tips came from different people and points to individuals who may have argued with Gregory at the party before driving off in. Four wheel drives. In the close-knit town of Albany back then, with under 25,000 residents, police interviewed up to 300 people from the community over the years. The letters stirred memories for some, highlighting how long secrets can weigh on folks in a small place like that.

1:03According to major crash detective senior Sergeant Hula Tessier, parts of the letters match other tips received through crime stoppers. They suggested the fight at the party led to the crash, with claims of evidence like vehicles being hit and afterward. Now, with fresh leads coming in, police are urging anyone with details to speak up. Even after 35 years, it could finally bring justice for Gregory's family.