Aspiring actress, 19, killed after being 'ploughed into by an out-of-control car' outside a club is pictured for the first time - as cops charge the PASSENGER over nightmare crash
An aspiring actress who was killed when an out-of-control car allegedly mowed her down outside a nightclub has been remembered as an 'angel' by her devastated friends.
Libby Ruge was walking along Flinders Street near the Collegians Club in Wollongong, south on Sydney, at 10.30pm on Saturday when a driver of a Toyota Camry allegedly lost control and mounted the kerb.
Struck on the footpath, the 19-year-old and three friends were 'propelled several metres', NSW Ambulance said.
Emergency workers tried to resuscitate Miss Ruge after finding her lifeless body on the pavement with multiple critical head injuries.
She was taken to Wollongong Hospital but died a short time after.
The Toyota's 18-year-old driver and a 21-year-old man who was in the passenger seat were arrested and taken to the same hospital for mandatory testing.
The passenger was then taken to Wollongong Police Station and charged with a series of offences including dangerous driving causing death.
Police will allege that man was in the front passenger seat when he pulled up the handbrake before the crash.
Libby Ruge was walking along Flinders Street near the Collegians Club in Wollongong, south of Sydney
Libby Ruge (pictured, left and right) died when the 18-year-old driver of a Toyota Camry allegedly lost control and mounted the kerb
Heartbroken friends and family have flooded social media with tributes to the young woman, who celebrated her birthday only days prior in October (pictured, Miss Ruge with her boyfriend Luke)
The car allegedly lost control and ploughed into the young actress and her friends. Pictured: A smashed car at the scene
Libby Ruge was taken to Wollongong Hospital but died a short time after (pictured: the scene of the crash
Pictured: Flinders Street near the Collegians Club, where the group-of-four were mowed down
He was also charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm and negligent driving causing death and grievous bodily harm.
Heartbroken friends and family have flooded social media with tributes to the young woman, who celebrated her birthday a few days ago in late October.
'Today I lost my best friend and soul mate. Words cannot describe the pain and sorrow in my heart. Libby you shouldn't have been taken from us it's just not fair,' one woman wrote on Instagram.
'You were my everything and more and I am so lucky to be able to call you my best friend. I love you so much my girl. You will be in my heart forever.'
'My absolute angel,' another wrote.
'I have no words...my heart is shattered. You were taken far too soon. I will forever cherish our glam sessions, laughs and pure stupidity.'
The friend said the last hing they did together was 'hug and laugh'.
'I love you my beautiful girl. Until we meet again,' she added.
Another shared the moment she met the 'stunning' young woman at her Year 12 formal.
One woman shared the moment she met the 'stunning' young woman at her Year 12 formal
Wollongong Police Chief Inspector Geoffrey Olsen described the accident as 'tragic'. Pictured: Libby Ruge
'Libby was stunning that afternoon and I'm glad I got to see her with her formal hair and makeup done next to her biggest fan (her mum).'
'May her soul live on inside of you.'
Wollongong Police Chief Inspector Geoffrey Olsen described the incident as 'tragic'.
'It's a tragic event and from what I understand they'd been out together socialising and they were simply walking home or to another venue. It's terrible,' he told the publication.
'Miss Ruge' family were spoken to, they were at the scene last night … They devastated of course.'
Two of the young actress' friends, an 18-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, were also taken to hospital with broken bones
Heartbroken friends and family have flooded social media with tributes to the young woman, who celebrated her birthday only days prior in October
Two of her friends, an 18-year-old woman and a 21-year-old man, were also taken to hospital with broken bones.
A 20-year-old male walked away from the accident unscathed.
Police said the Toyota driver, an 18-year-old man, allegedly lost control of the vehicle and ran off the road.
The driver, who is being treated in hospital for minor injuries, and his 21-year-old male passenger was arrested at the scene and taken for drug and alcohol testing.
'Today I lost my best friend and soul mate. Words cannot describe the pain and sorrow in my heart, ' one friend wrote. Pictured: Miss Ruge and her boyfriend Luke
A witness described the scene of the crash as 'scary'.
'We walked down there to go to the club and there were just police and ambulances everywhere. It was pretty scary to see. Everyone was very upset,' he told the publication.
Miss Ruge graduated from Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts in 2019 and was well-known in the community.
In an online talent profile, the teenager described herself as 'fun and bubbly'.
Anyone with dash cam footage or witnessed anything is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.