Former Olympian Ungemach charged over hit-and-run death in Sydney - reports


(Reuters) - Former Olympic rower and two-times world champion Matthias Ungemach has been charged over an alleged hit-and-run in Sydney which resulted in the death of a 66-year-old man, Australian media reported on Thursday.

NSW Police arrested Ungemach, 52, on Thursday for the incident that took place on Feb. 22, charging him with dangerous and negligent driving leading to the death of Antonio Plati and failing to stop and assist after vehicle impact.

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