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Ahmed Khazma faces court after crash which killed Cennet Kucuk

A Sydney man had been repeatedly pulled over by police for speeding before he crashed and killed his best friend at the weekend, a court has heard.

Cennet Kucuk died as a result of this crash. Image: 7 News
Cennet Kucuk died as a result of this crash. Image: 7 News

A Sydney man had been repeatedly pulled over by police for speeding before he crashed and killed his best friend at the weekend, a court has heard.

Police allege Ahmed Khazma was speeding “well in excess” of the limit down Broadhurst Rd in Ingleburn in Sydney’s south-west on Friday night, when he lost control and crashed his black Nissan Skyline into a Mitsubishi Fuso truck parked on the kerb.

Cennet Kucuk, also known as Jenney, was seated in the front-seat on the passenger side of the car when it smashed into the rear of the 9.5 tonne vehicle at around 11.40pm.

Despite efforts of NSW ambulance paramedics who attended the scene near the intersection of Shaw Road, 25-year-old Ms Kucuk suffered critical head injuries and died at the scene.

Mr Khazma was able to free himself from the car, sustained minor injuries and was taken under police guard to Liverpool Hospital for treatment for shock and mandatory testing.

Cennet Kucuk was in the passenger seat of the vehicle driven by Ahmed Khazma when it smashed into a parked truck in Ingleburn on Friday. Picture: Facebook.
Cennet Kucuk was in the passenger seat of the vehicle driven by Ahmed Khazma when it smashed into a parked truck in Ingleburn on Friday. Picture: Facebook.

He fronted Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday, charged with three offences including dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous, negligent driving (occasioning death) and drive while licence application refused.

He was granted conditional bail.

The 24 year-old from Yennora appeared in court via audio visual link in a beige hoodie and with red bruising above his left eye evident on screen.

Mr Khazma rocked back and forward in his seat as his defence lawyer Abdul Saddik spoke to the court.

The court heard Mr Khazma did not hold a driver’s licence at the time of the crash and he had four prior convictions for matters relating to his driving.

Police prosecutor Kerry-Ann McKinnon said the prosecution “strongly opposed bail”, submtting there was a high risk present of Mr Khazma committing further offences, endangering the community and failing to appear in court.

“Time and time again he is picked up for speeding,” she said.

“He has wound up before the court yet again, this time having taken the life of his innocent passenger.

The Skyline after the crash. Image: 7 News
The Skyline after the crash. Image: 7 News

“The community does not need somebody like him on the roads. He is out of control. Nobody can control his driving and we say bail should be refused on that basis.”

Lawyer Saddick said Ms Kucuk was one of Mr Khazma’s “best friends”.

“The car was built and worked on by both of them. They both took pride and joy in that,” Mr Saddick said.

“Mr Khazma will never be the same again.”

Magistrate Cher said she was “satisfied the community can be protected by strict bail conditions.”

As part of these conditions, Mr Khazma will have to report once a week on a Saturday to Fairfield Police Station and he will not be able to leave his home between 10pm and 6am.

He cannot drink alcohol or take drugs unless prescribed, occupy the driver’s seat of any vehicle and leave NSW or attend any airport or point of departure from Australia.

“This is going to take a long time,” the Magistrate said to Mr Khazma on screen.

“Take everyone’s advice and you’ll get through this experience one way or another. Absolutely no driving or thinking of driving.”

Mr Khazma’s family including his mother, father, sister and brother in law were present outside the court at the time he submitted his application for bail.

The crash occured overnight Friday. Must Credit 7 News
The crash occured overnight Friday. Must Credit 7 News

On Friday night officers attached to Campbelltown City Police Area Command established a crime scene while police from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The crash saw the cabinet of the Skyline exposed and the roof removed, with the prosecution saying the truck had been pushed 1.5 metres by the sedan.

Investigators also observed approximately 50m of continuous tyre marks on the road.

It is alleged these marks were left by the rear tyres of the Skyline, which has since been seized for mechanical examination.

A blood sample was also taken from Mr Khazma to determine the presence of alcohol or drugs in his body at the time of the collision.

Investigators are conducting further measurements and analysis to determine the likely speed of the Skyline prior to impact.

Ms Kucuk worked as a mechanic’s assistant in Ingleburn, with fellow colleagues sharing tributes via social media following her death.

Cennet Kucuk. Picture: Facebook.
Cennet Kucuk. Picture: Facebook.

“It’s with a heavy heart and dripping teary eyes that I write this. Sadly last night we lost our JEM (Just Engine Management) family member in a tragic car accident,” Just Engine Management employee Adam wrote on Facebook.

“Jennoo was our sister, our mum, our best friend. She cared for us like her own family. She wasn’t just a worker, she kept us in line and motivated us, her enthusiasm kept us going, she was a driving force.

“Cennet made jem a brighter place, adding the female touch to the business. Full of bright ideas and suggestions. Always striving for self improvement and pleasing everyone around her. She brought joy to everyone, making us laugh, and was the best listener, always giving good advice when we were feeling down.”

Other friends and family have remembered the young motorcar enthusiast as a “bubbly” and “beautiful” woman.

“Today marks a very terrible day as we have lost a beautiful soul sister, the most bubbly person to ever enter our lives and most importantly the only person who brought light to everywhere they go and put a smile on everyone’s face,” Yas Sar wrote on Facebook.

“Death may have taken you away from me, but it could never take away your memories. You will always be in my heart Cennet,” Ludmila Shaxnazaryan also wrote in a tribute.

Mr Khazma is set to appear before Campbelltown Local Court on October 18.

Original URL: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/truecrimeaustralia/police-courts-nsw/ahmed-khazma-faces-court-after-crash-which-killed-cennet-kucuk/news-story/d27e567235e6c4d2435d63b02e78f6fe