The man accused of causing a deadly burnout crash in the Hunter Valley that killed a 53-year-old onlooker and injured two women has been formally named as Lucas Dorn.
Dorn, 22, appeared in custody before Magistrate Brennan at Parramatta Local Court on Monday, June 30, where he was refused bail and ordered to remain behind bars.
He is facing seven serious charges, including:
- Dangerous driving occasioning death
- Causing bodily harm by misconduct (two counts)
- Negligent driving occasioning death
- Negligent driving (no death or grievous bodily harm)
- Sustained loss of traction
- Failing to comply with police direction
The charges stem from a horrifying incident shortly after midnight on Sunday, June 29, when Dorn allegedly performed burnouts on a fire trail near Haul Road in Stockrington, southeast of Kurri Kurri. The vehicle struck three onlookers before fleeing the scene and was later found torched in Chisholm.
Dorn’s matters have been adjourned to August 27, where they will return to Newcastle Local Court for a committal brief status hearing. He will appear via audio-visual link and is expected to remain in custody until at least then.
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