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Sydney Socialite Faces More Driving Charges
30 Jan
Summary
- Lanlan Yang denies two new charges related to a luxury SUV crash.
- The collision in July 2025 left another driver with severe injuries.
- Yang previously admitted to breaching bail conditions last week.
As of January 30, 2026, 23-year-old Lanlan Yang has pleaded not guilty to two new charges stemming from a July 2025 incident involving a $1.5 million Rolls-Royce SUV in Sydney's east. The vehicle collided with a Mercedes, causing severe injuries to its driver, George Plassaras.
Previously, Yang had pleaded not guilty to four charges, including dangerous driving and negligent driving. Last week, prosecutors added charges for driving under the influence and driving with a middle-range prescribed concentration of alcohol. Yang appeared virtually for her case, having been excused from prior hearings.
In a separate but recent development, Yang admitted to breaching her bail conditions by failing to update her address. This was resolved following a bail review. The case has garnered significant media attention in Australia and China due to Yang's background.
Prosecutors have requested an additional six weeks to address the new charges brought against Yang.
