Paramedic Jack Dunn denied bail after court sees video of dangerous crash

Jack Dunn, 30, appeared in Joondalup Magistrates Court charged with aggravated dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, several counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm, and attempting to pervert the course of justice after a Sunday crash in Wanneroo. Footage presented to the court showed his Ford Everest, fitted with unauthorised lights and sirens, overtaking vehicles, crossing the centre line and ultimately colliding head-on with a Mercedes, whose driver sustained fractured ribs and lung injuries.

Police said Dunn exceeded the speed limit by about 30 km/h and that his vehicle gave the impression of an authorised emergency service. After the crash, Dunn exited the vehicle, identified himself as an off-duty paramedic, and later claimed ignorance of the dash-cam memory card’s whereabouts, which was later found in his pocket. The prosecutor highlighted Dunn’s lack of authority to operate the vehicle under emergency conditions and previous police alerts concerning his conduct. Magistrate Andrew Maughan refused bail, citing the strong evidence and potential risk of witness interference, and ordered Dunn to remain in custody pending a future hearing.