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Driver had ‘no comprehension of what he was doing’ when five people died in Daylesford pub crash, court hears

Driver had ‘no comprehension of what he was doing’ when five people died in Daylesford pub crash, court hears



Endocrinologist tells Victorian court of ‘rapid’ decline in William Swale’s glucose levels prior to crashFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA diabetic driver had “no comprehension of what he was doing” when he drove into and killed five patrons outside a Daylesford pub, a Victorian court has heard.William Swale faced the second day of his committal hearing at the Ballarat magistrates court on Tuesday. The 66-year-old is fighting 14 charges including five counts of culpable driving causing death, negligently causing serious injury, and reckless conduct endangering live, over the deadly pub crash in November 2023. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-09-17 05:34:37

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