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Pregnant Woman and Unborn Baby Killed in Tragic Crash
18 Nov
Summary
- Eight months pregnant woman and unborn baby died after collision.
- Driver, 19, faces charges including loss of foetus.
- Crash occurred when speeding car hit a stationary vehicle.
A tragic accident last Friday night in Hornsby resulted in the deaths of a 33-year-old pregnant woman and her unborn child. The woman, eight months pregnant, was walking with her husband and three-year-old son when a white BMW, allegedly driven by 19-year-old P-plater Aaron Papazoglu, collided with a Kia Carnival. Police allege the BMW struck the stationary Kia, propelling it into the pedestrian.
Papazoglu has been charged with dangerous driving occasioning death and causing the loss of a foetus. His lawyer argued the incident was a series of unfortunate events, not intentional, noting his client's clean driving record and lack of alcohol or drug involvement. However, the magistrate denied bail due to the severity of the charges.
The community has expressed deep sorrow, leaving tributes at the crash site. The incident highlights the devastating consequences of dangerous driving and underscores the impact of Zoe's Law, enacted in New South Wales in 2022, which provides specific offences for causing the loss of an unborn child.
