Lawyers request to cross examine witnesses over Groper Creek disappearance of Justin Scott

Defence solicitors for the driver involved in a boat crash where a Home Hill man went missing in floodwaters at Groper Creek have requested to cross examine witnesses.

Volunteer Marine Rescue Burdekin completed 500 hours on the water searching for missing man Justin Scott in the flood waters of the Burdekin River and Groper Ck.

DEFENCE solicitors for the driver involved in a boat crash where a Home Hill man went missing in floodwaters at Groper Creek have requested to cross examine witnesses, a court has heard.

Darren James Homan is alleged to have been dangerously operating the boat when 35-year-old Justin Scott disappeared in floodwaters on February 8.

Mr Scott’s body has never been found.

Homan was not required to appear in Ayr Magistrates Court on Wednesday where a letter from his solicitor was read out.

He is charged with dangerous operation or interfere with the operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm and one count of general obligation on persons involved with operation of a ship to operate it safely causing death.

Police prosecution acting Sergeant Tim Madsen said the brief of evidence was significant.

The matter has been adjourned until February 12.

Originally published as Lawyers request to cross examine witnesses over Groper Creek disappearance of Justin Scott