Truck driver Sang Van Huynh fronts court over Marryatville pedestrian crossing crash which injured two students

A truck driver charged over a pedestrian crossing crash which seriously injured two students after allegedly running a red light has appeared in court.

A truck driver who allegedly ran a red light and seriously injured two Marryatville High students at a pedestrian crossing has appeared in court for the first time.

Sang Van Huynh, 60, of Ottoway appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with two counts of causing serious harm by dangerous driving over the Kensington Rd crash just after 8am on Wednesday, March 22.

Student Amity Nield, 16, was seriously injured, while her friend, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in a critical condition.

In court, prosecutors sought a five month adjournment, including four months for police to complete their investigation.

Outside court, Mr Huynh’s lawyer Son Nguyen, asked media to “leave his client be” because he was “stressed enough as it is”.

Sang Van Huynh leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

Sang Van Huynh is facing two counts of causing serious harm by dangerous driving. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

Mr Nguyen said he could not comment further on the case “at the moment”.

“I would rather not say anything until this matter is resolved,” he said.

“The adjournment was for the prosecution, that’s in relation to the ongoing investigations.

“So at the moment it’s very in the early stages and there’s really not much we can say.

“As soon as we have something we are happy to let you know but for the time being, and for the investigation’s sake, if you could just leave it as it is now.”

Sang Van Huynh, right, leaves the Adelaide Magistrates Court with his lawyer Son Nguyen. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Brenton Edwards

The crash was captured on dashcam by other motorists and shows the truck police allege Mr Huynh was driving, allegedly ploughing through the intersection seconds after the light turned red.

A third pupil also narrowly avoided being hit, while shocked witnesses looked on.

At the time, Superintendent Narellle Kameniar said police were investigating whether the truck had run a red light.

Police attend the scene of the incident in which two school students were seriously injured after being hit by a truck. Picture: NewsWire / David Mariuz

She said there was “no reason why that light should not have been seen by that driver” because at least three of the four traffic lights at the crossing were visible.

“This is a tragedy for everyone who witnessed this and my heart goes out to the families and the school,” she said.

“It takes a split second in decision-making and this is where we end up. We need people to take heed of the (road safety) messaging.”

Mr Huynh did not personally comment outside court.

He will return to court in October, alongside a Vietnamese interpreter.