The stakes have been upped in the effort to find the person who was behind the wheel in a fatal hit and run in the Hunter Valley a year ago.
Ian Pullen’s body was found on Carrington Street at Glenridding near Singleton in the early hours of September 29 last year.
The 43-year-old New Zealander had been struck by a car and the driver didn’t stop to help.
Mr Pullen, a fire fighter, was in Australia for the start of the Hunter’s bushfire season.
The state Government is offering a $350,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in the case.
Hunter Valley Police District Crime Manager, Detective Acting Inspector Steve Benson says Ian’s family and loved ones in New Zealand deserve answers.
“Ian was here doing a job – he was here to help our Hunter community during times of natural disaster and crisis.
“Detectives have made appeals in the past for people with information about this tragedy to come forward. Today’s reward is another opportunity to appeal to those people in the community who have information about Ian’s death to let us know.
“Someone in the community knows something, and we’re urging them to speak up. We want to provide the Pullen family with closure,” Det A/Insp Benson said.
Ian’s mum Gill and her son are in the Hunter marking a year since Ian’s death.
“We never thought the last time we said goodbye would actually be the last.
“He was in Australia doing what he loved – ready to help others at the drop of a hat.
“All we want is answers, and hopefully we get some soon,” Mrs Pullen said.
Police say information will be treated anonymously.
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
