Brock Jules Hamers: Warwick man accused of causing crash that killed Greg Newey faces court

A 22-year-old allegedly responsible for the shocking crash that killed a prominent Warwick community figure and hospitalised his wife has been brought before the District Court for the first time.

The Warwick man charged with causing the horror car crash that killed community figure Greg Newey has had his matters mentioned in court.

Police allege Brock Jules Hamers crashed his Ford Falcon ute into the Porsche driven by Mr Newey and his wife Beth while turning from Myall Avenue into Wood Street on September 14 last year.

The Porsche flipped and tragically killed the 76-year-old Mr Newey at the scene, while Mrs Newey sustained several injuries and spent days in hospital.

Mr Hamers faces one charge each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.

The 22-year-old is also charged with leaving the scene without obtaining help.

Mr Hamers was initially hospitalised and then discharged within days of the crash, before being arrested and charged on September 22.

Greg Newey, 76, was tragically killed in the horror Wood Street crash in September last year. Picture: contributed

Defence barrister Jessica Goldie told Warwick District Court the matter was first listed for sentence in this month’s sittings, but a recommendation for further psychiatric assessment pushed back the final proceedings.

Mr Hamers was not required to appear in person when his matter was mentioned.

His case will next be heard in Warwick District Court in the first sittings of 2022.

Mr Hamers will be remanded in custody until that date.

Scenes from the shocking crash on Wood Street in the Warwick CBD that claimed the life of community figure Greg Newey. Picture: Tessa Flemming / Warwick Daily News