Sydney chef's wife dies after she was struck by car while picking her children up from school

By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER and KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:00, 4 August 2026 | Updated: 04:03, 4 August 2026 The wife of a much-loved Sydney chef has died after she was placed in an induced coma following a car accident. Nurhayati Pamungkas was picking up her two children from school on July 28 when she and another pedestrian were struck by a Toyota Tarago in Lakemba, in the city's south-west. She suffered critical head injuries and was rushed to Liverpool Hospital, where she was placed in an induced coma in intensive care. On Tuesday, Dicks Hotel Balmain - where Ms Pamungkas’ husband Agung is a chef - confirmed her death in a statement to social media.  'We are heartbroken to share that Nurhayati has sadly passed away,' the pub said. 'Agung, our head chef, and their two children were by her side, but her injuries were just too severe. 'In the midst of unimaginable grief, your kindness has been overwhelming. We can’t thank you enough for every donation and message. It truly means the world. 'Please keep Agung and his family in your thoughts as they begin to navigate life without their beautiful wife and mum.' Mother-of-two Nurhayati Pamungkas was put in an induced coma after a car ploughed into her at a pedestrian crossing Ms Pamungkas, pictured with her husband Agung, was on her way to collect their children from school On Tuesday, Agung's employer Dicks Hotel Balmain confirmed his wife had passed away (Pictured, Mr and Mrs Pamungkas with one of their two children) Dicks Hotel owner Elia Economou had set up a GoFundMe so Mr Pamungkas could focus on his wife while she was in hospital and care for their two young children. 'Nurhayati was doing what most parents do every day... heading to pick up her two young kids from school. She never made it,' the fundraiser says. 'In a matter of seconds, the life (that) she and her husband Agung had worked so hard to build was turned upside down. 'Many people know Agung as the much-loved chef from Dick's Hotel and Apache Salut, where he has quietly looked after people through food, smiles and friendship for more than five years.' As of Tuesday, the campaign had raised more than $50,000 for Mr Pamungkas and his family. During the crash on July 28, another pedestrian - a man in his 60s who was on his way home from midday prayers at a nearby mosque - was critically injured and rushed to St George Hospital.  Three other pedestrians who were also crossing the road at the time of the incident were not injured. Shocked witnesses told Seven News the Toyota ran through a red light before it drove into pedestrians. During the crash on July 28, another pedestrian - a man in his 60s who was on his way home from midday prayers at a nearby mosque - was critically injured and rushed to St George Hospital (Pictured, emergency services attend the scene) Dicks Hotel said Mr Pamungkas and the couple's two children were by Nurhayati's side when she died after her injuries became too severe They alleged the car then crashed into two vehicles stopped at the lights on the other side of the road. The driver - an 82-year-old man - was taken to hospital for further assessment and mandatory testing.  A NSW Police spokesperson told the Daily Mail last week that inquiries into the crash continue.  No charges have been laid as of Tuesday afternoon. Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers.