Man dies in max security prison after driving ute into police station
Donny Hobbs has died in custody after crashing his ute into a police station in Mudgee, New South Wales. He was denied bail following the incident, which involved dangerous driving and narrowly missing police officers. An investigation into his death is underway by Corrective Services and NSW Police.
- ▪Donny Hobbs died in a maximum security prison after crashing his ute into the Mudgee police station.
- ▪He was charged with multiple offences, including dangerous driving and damaging property.
- ▪The court denied him bail, citing him as posing an 'unacceptable risk' to the community.
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Donny Hobbs dies in custody after crashing ute into Mudgee police stationBy Tim FernandezABC Western PlainsTopic:PrisonsWed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:06pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:06pmWed 3 Jun 2026 at 7:06pmDonny Hobbs has died in custody after driving his ute into the Mudgee police station last week. (Supplied: Facebook)In short:A man has died in a maximum security prison after driving his ute into a Western NSW police station.Donny Hobbs was denied bail after the incident at Mudgee Police Station last Friday, where police say he narrowly missed officers and a civilian.What's next?Corrective Services and NSW Police are investigating the death.abc.net.au/news/diver-dies-in-custody-after-crashing-into-mudgee-police-station/106756594Link copiedShareShare articleA man has died in a maximum security prison…
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