A driver was reportedly driving recklessly to a casino when they caused an accident on a bridge that resulted in two deaths.

On a fateful night in December 2022, tragedy struck on the Anzac Bridge in Sydney's Inner West. It all began when Anya Lim, a 25-year-old driver, bumped into a car driven by Hongyi Zhang, 40. Both drivers pulled over to exchange details, as is standard practice in these situations. However, their peaceful interaction was abruptly interrupted when another driver, Adebb Sukkar, crashed into Lim's car from behind.

The impact was devastating, crushing both Lim and Zhang between their damaged cars. Sadly, both of them passed away before paramedics could arrive. Sukkar, who was on his way to a casino, also sustained injuries to his right forearm. He has since pleaded not guilty to two counts of dangerous driving occasioning death and one count of negligent driving occasioning death. The trial is currently ongoing in Sydney's Downing Centre District Court.

During the proceedings, Crown prosecutor Gabrielle Steedman recounted the events that led to the fatal crash. Witnesses reported seeing Sukkar driving well above the speed limit of 60km/h, with some estimating his speed to be close to 30km/h over the limit. Despite Sukkar's claim that he was within the speed limit, police analysis of his vehicle revealed no mechanical defects that could have prevented him from avoiding the collision.

Steedman also highlighted the fact that several witnesses saw Lim and Zhang talking and were able to change lanes to avoid them. This suggests that Sukkar had enough time and space to avoid the crash if he had been driving responsibly. However, Sukkar's barrister, Greg Stanton, argued that the focus should be on his client's actions after he noticed Lim and Zhang. He claimed that Sukkar had braked before the crash but not early enough to avoid the collision.

Stanton acknowledged the severity of the situation, describing it as "stark and confronting." He also stated that many of the events of that night were not in dispute. The main point of contention is whether Sukkar's speed before he saw Lim and Zhang should be a factor in determining his guilt. The trial continues as the court works to uncover the truth behind this tragic accident.

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