Lamborghini driver Alexander Campbell ordered to stand trial over crash which killed Sophia Naismith

The family of a teenager killed in a Lamborghini crash have expressed relief outside court after the driver was ordered to stand trial.

A Lamborghini driver charged over the crash which killed teenager Sophia Naismith has been ordered to stand trial after a magistrate rejected an argument that the charges should be dismissed.

The decision provided some relief to Ms Naismith’s parents, who shed tears when Chief Magistrate Judge Mary-Louise Hribal found Alexander Damian Campbell, 35, had a case to answer.

Outside court Ms Naismith’s father, Luke Naismith, said he was happy with the ruling.

“We are pleased that the case against Alexander Campbell will be going to trial,” he said.

“We hope to see some justice for the senseless loss of our daughter Sophia."

Sophia Naismith, 15, was killed in the crash in 2019. Picture supplied by family.

Ms Naismith and her friend Jordyn Callea were walking along Morphett Rd, Glengowrie, when the $330,000 2016 Lamborghini Huracan veered onto the footpath and struck them on June 22, 2019.

In court, Craig Caldicott, for Campbell, had argued his client was driving at 53km/h in a 60km/h zone before “moderately” accelerating and losing traction. He said the car then “effectively goes sideways”.

“Moderate acceleration to get up to the speed limit would not be considered by any standards … driving in a manner dangerous to the public,” he said.

“At the worst it could be considered driving without due care.

“There’s no evidence of speed, driving in a manner dangerous. No alcohol, no drugs, no poorly maintained vehicle, no inattention or distraction or the use of a mobile phone.”

Tim Preston, prosecuting, said there was “evidence of aggressive acceleration” and that the car was being driven in sport mode, rather than strada, or street, mode.

“In my submission there is a case to answer,” Mr Preston said.

Judge Hribal agreed.

“It’s not alleged that there was speed, that there was intoxication in this matter. It rests on the defendant’s manner of driving, noting it was a high performance vehicle, a Lamborghini, on a suburban road,” she said.

“As a result of considering the manner I believe there is a case to answer.”

Alexander Campbell (right) arrives at Adelaide Magistrates Court in Adelaide. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Morgan Sette

Campbell then pleaded not guilty to charges of causing death and causing harm by dangerous driving and the alternative charge of aggravated driving without due care. He was committed to the District Court to stand trial.

Police previously alleged Campbell lost control while he was driving home from a car event where his vehicle, which bore the number plate “PSYKO” was showcased.

Previously, former Supercars driver turned driving instructor Luke Youlden, told the court driver input must have been a factor in the crash because no mechanical failure occurred.

“Cars just do not turn sideways and leave the road without any significant driver input,” Mr Youlden said.

Outside court, Mr Caldicott said he was disappointed with the outcome of the hearing.

“Campbell is absolutely devastated, it has been a long road. He is just a hardworking young man who has got a young family and he is just trying to get on with his life.”

Campbell will next appear in court in May.