The 74-year-old suffered critical injuries when a car ploughed into his front bedroom where he was taking a nap. 9News
man has tragically died after a car crashed into his Maitland home at about 3pm yesterday afternoon.
Brian Whipps suffered critical injuries when a car ploughed into his front bedroom where he was taking a nap.READ MORE:Mr Whipps family told NBN News "It's a tragic accident" and that they "don't blame the driver". Neighbour and life-long friend John Robinson said his friend was "too young" and "too good of a bloke" to die.Police are urging anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.
Emergency services believe the 69-year-old male driver had a heart attack which led to him veering off High Street and into the house.Mr Whipps family told NBN News "It's a tragic accident" and that they "don't blame the driver".
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