Jury hears details of teen spectator death at 2023 Stawell burnout crash
Bryce Driden is on trial for culpable driving causing the death of 18-year-old spectator Trent DeZoete at a 2023 burnout event in Stawell.
The County Court case against Bryce Driden centers on a charge of culpable driving causing death after a car struck Trent DeZoete, an 18-year-old watching the LOO5ENATS burnout event in Stawell in 2023. The prosecution presented evidence of the moment the teenager was hit. The jury will travel to the crash site today to better understand the circumstances.
Why it matters
The trial examines accountability for dangerous driving at public events and may influence future safety regulations.
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