November 13th 2024.
The police have pressed charges against professional rugby player Ezra Mam of the Brisbane Broncos after he was involved in a car crash while allegedly under the influence of drugs. It all happened on Simpson Road in Bardon, a western suburb of Brisbane, when Mam's Ford Ranger ute collided head-on with a Toyota Camry being used as an Uber. The accident occurred on October 18 at around 5pm.
The collision caused injuries to both the Uber driver, 64-year-old Marcel Van Den Camp, and one of his passengers, a four-year-old girl. Van Den Camp suffered severe bruising, while the little girl ended up with a fractured hip. It was a scary and unfortunate event for everyone involved.
Mam was given a roadside drug test at the scene of the accident, which reportedly came back positive. He was then taken to the hospital for a second blood test, which also showed traces of drugs in his system. The police confirmed this yesterday. In the meantime, Mam had voluntarily checked himself into a rehab facility while the authorities were investigating the crash.
Today, the police have issued a notice to appear in court to Mam, who is only 21 years old, through his solicitor. He has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and driving without a license. He also received a traffic infringement notice for failing to maintain control of his vehicle. The court date has been set for December 16 at the Brisbane Magistrates Court.
Despite the incident, Mam is still a player for the Broncos, and the NRL integrity unit has been informed about the crash. In the aftermath of the accident, Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy urged Mam to take responsibility for his actions. Donaghy emphasized that being a professional athlete comes with the responsibility to grow up quickly and be accountable for one's actions. He also stated that once all the facts are known, Mam will have the opportunity to take responsibility for his actions. It is a privilege to be a professional athlete, but it also comes with a great deal of responsibility.
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