Truck driver charged in fatal collision that killed Girton Grammar student
A 36-year-old truck driver from Sebastian has been charged over the crash that killed 15-year-old Thom Hosking on his way to school.
Investigators allege the Sebastian driver struck the student shortly after 8:30 a.m. on October 10 of last year. The collision occurred as Hosking was traveling to Girton Grammar. Authorities have filed charges and the case will be heard at Bendigo Magistrates' Court in November. This marks the driver's first court appearance.
Why it matters
The case highlights road safety concerns and legal accountability after a teen's death in a traffic accident.
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