Driver smashes into two parked cars before running away in Sydney’s west

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementNationalA driver has smashed into two parked cars in western Sydney, before making a run for it.Updated August 1, 2026 — 7:22am,first published 7:20amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:46Two Aussie cyclists disqualified on drama-filled dayVideo icon1:27Brisbane Air train suing Queensland governmentVideo icon1:13Ben Carroll touts major change to work-from-home rules in VictoriaVideo icon2:15US police release ransom notes allegedly written by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappersAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe