Robbie Awad’s case over Hamilton Island buggy death stagnates in Whitsundays’ court

The case against a husband charged over the death of his new bride during their honeymoon on Hamilton Island has once again been heard in court. LATEST.

The case of Robbie Awad, who has been charged over the death of his new bride during their dream honeymoon on Hamilton Island has faced further delays. Picture: Contributed

The case against a husband charged over the death of his new bride during their honeymoon on Hamilton Island has once again been heard in court.

Sydney man Robbie Awad, also known as Robbie Morgan, is facing four charges over Maria Morgan’s death after he allegedly crashed the golf buggy she was a passenger in on June 20 last year.

Mr Awad is charged with driving without due care and attention, using a mobile phone while driving, failing to wear a seatbelt as a driver, and passengers 16 years or older failing to wear approved seat belts.

29-year-old Marina Morgan has died on her honeymoon after falling from a golf buggy on Hamilton Island. Picture: Facebook

Mr Awad and his wife had been married 10 days earlier in a lavish ceremony and reception at Doltone House before heading to the popular Whitsunday island for a dream honeymoon.

Police alleged in court Mr Awad attempted a U-turn on the corner of Coral Sea Ave and Whitsunday Boulevard and as a result the 29-year-old bride died after attempts by an off-duty firefighter, a doctor and dentist to save her were unsuccessful.

Mr Awad, 30, was not injured in the crash.

Pictured at St. Mary and St. Merkorious Coptic Orthodox Church in Rhodes on July 2 2022 was the funeral of Marina Morgan who was tragically killed while on her honeymoon with husband Robbie on Hamilton Island. Credit: Daily Telegraph

Murphy’s Lawyers defence solicitor Bryan Wrench told Proserpine Magistrates Court on Monday the prosecution had not yet handed over the “particulars” of the negligence or without due care.

Mr Awad had earlier pleaded not guilty to driving without due care and attention causing the death of his wife, as well charges over using the mobile phone, and not wearing seatbelts.

Robbie Awad, also known as Robbie Morgan wasn’t injured in the buggy crash that took the life of Marina Morgan. Picture: Facebook

Mr Wrench said the legal team had managed to go over the newly-submitted traffic engineering report since Acting Magistrate Stephen Byrne adjourned the court for a month on July 24.

He asked Mr Byrne for a further adjournment of four to five weeks so they had time to prepare a submission to the prosecution.

Police prosecutor Sergeant Emma Myors said prosecution urged Mr Awad’s defence team to provide them with any expert report they would rely upon for their submission.

Mr Byrne agreed to the adjournment request but told Mr Wench that the case had “been around for while”, while he recognised doing “a good job takes time”.

The matter will next be heard on September 4.