July 5th 2024.
A man, Robbie Awad, has been acquitted of the death of his wife, Marina Hanna, during their honeymoon in Queensland. The tragic incident occurred when the couple was driving a golf buggy on Hamilton Island in June 2022. Awad was found not guilty in the Proserpine Magistrates Court on a charge of driving without due care and attention causing death. However, he did plead guilty to seatbelt and mobile phone offences earlier.
The Sydney newlyweds had been married for only 10 days when the unfortunate crash happened. As they were driving up a steep hill, the buggy began to slow down and eventually tipped over, crushing and killing Hanna. Awad's defence argued that the battery of the buggy was faulty and that he performed a U-turn in the safest way possible when it became clear that the buggy could not continue up the hill. They also claimed that the buggy unexpectedly accelerated before toppling over, and Awad was not at fault for the catastrophic consequences.
On the other hand, the prosecution alleged that Awad was responsible for his wife's death because the U-turn was executed illegally and on the wrong side of the road. However, the defence called in a traffic engineer, Grant Johnston, as a witness, who disputed this finding and stated that Awad acted reasonably in the circumstances and not recklessly.
After careful consideration, Magistrate Kerrie O'Callaghan delivered her decision, leaving Awad emotional as he left the court. This tragic incident has left both families devastated, and Awad's acquittal does not change the fact that a young life was lost. As the couple had just started their journey together, this incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious and responsible while driving. Our thoughts go out to both families during this difficult time.
In other news, a man has been charged for allegedly stealing a gorilla statue from a retirement village. It's a bizarre incident that has left the community shocked. In the world of technology, popular dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and Grindr are set to change how they operate. This news has created quite a buzz among users, and we can't wait to see the changes unfold. In the meantime, let's all remember to drive safely and responsibly on the roads.
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