Jessie Waeger, accused of hitting two teenage girls during a burnout on Camp Road in Greta, appeared in court last week on the 26th September as his case continues. The 20-year-old has pleaded guilty to several driving offenses, including negligent driving, operating an unregistered vehicle, and driving an uninsured motor vehicle.
However, Waeger has pleaded not guilty to one of the most serious charges: failing to stop and assist after the crash that caused grievous bodily harm to the victims. This specific charge will be contested during a hearing scheduled for December 19, 2024, at Singleton Local Court.
Prosecutors allege Waeger lost control of his vehicle while performing a burnout, hitting the two teenage girls and then fleeing the scene without offering help. The case, which has garnered widespread attention, will focus on this key charge during the upcoming hearing.
Magistrate K. Hockey, who is overseeing the case, has kept Waeger’s bail conditions unchanged. He remains on conditional bail, which requires daily reporting to the police, adherence to a curfew, and a driving ban.
The hearing in December will determine the outcome of the not guilty plea, with Waeger facing potentially severe penalties if found guilty of failing to stop and assist after causing grievous bodily harm and formal sentencing for the other offences will also take place on 19th December.