Nicola Teo applies for bail variation in Windsor Court appearance over ‘horror’ crash
Nicola Teo, the daughter of high profile neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, has fronted court for less than 10 minutes, facing dangerous driving charges over an alleged “horrific” crash injuring reformed bikie boss Jock Ross.
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The daughter of famed neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, Nicola Teo, arrived and left Windsor Court in a hurry on Thursday morning after making an appearance over the collision she was allegedly involved in with reformed bikie William George “Jock” Ross.
Teo, 24, was allegedly involved in the crash on September 25 at 3.30pm in the upper Hawkesbury town of Lower MacDonald, with the founder of the Comanchero bikie club, causing the 76-year-old grievous bodily harm.
Police called his injuries “horrific”.
For her 15 minute court appearance Teo was seen wearing a gold houndstooth jacket and black slacks, flanked by her team of lawyers.
Police allege the doctor’s second oldest daughter was behind the wheel of a Toyota LandCruiser when the collision with Mr Ross’s Harley Davidson occurred and she is now facing possible jail time. According to court documents police also allege she was driving for 200m on the wrong side of the road, before the crash.
Mr Ross was flown to Westmead Hospital in a critical condition with lower leg and internal injuries. He declined for information to be revealed about his condition following surgery last week.
Her lawyer, Nicholas Baltinos, applied for an eight week adjournment on court proceedings, requesting a variation to bail conditions.
Teo faces four charges including dangerous driving resulting in grevious bodily harm, negligent driving, not keeping left and failed to provide information to police over her alleged involvement in the serious crash at Settlers Rd, Lower MacDonald.
Court documents revealed the 24-year-old’s lawyer used her lack of criminal history, background and community ties or reasons to approve bail.
However, the prosecution raised concerns around Teo failing to appear in court and concerns for community safety.
The prosecution argued the nature and seriousness of offence was high and the strength of prosecution case, due to witness statements, physical evidence and CCTV footage of the event meant conviction was highly possible.
Teo’s bail conditions mean she is not to occupy the drivers seat of a car and not to enter international departure points.