Court: Accused killer Uber driver Shiva Kumar Jandhyala to rely on reports

An Uber driver who allegedly caused a three-way pileup that killed a teenage girl whose organs were used to save six lives has fronted court.

Uber driver Shiva Kumar Jandhyala allegedly caused a horrific three-way collision that killed teenage girl Ruby Crowley.

An Uber driver who allegedly caused a three-way pileup outside Shepparton that killed a teenage girl will rely on a medical and engineering report to decide his next steps.

Shiva Kumar Jandhyala, who suffered serious injuries in a horrific three-way pileup at Pine Lodge fronted the Shepparton Magistrates’ Court on October 8 after allegedly causing the death of 16-year-old Ruby Crowley.

Police have alleged a Toyota Camry driven by Mr Jandhyala, a Toyota Aurion and a Mazda wagon collided at the intersection of New Dookie and Boundary roads at 6.20pm on April 19.

Mr Jandhyala is charged with dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing serious injury.

Ms Crowley, who had recently moved to the area from Melbourne, was remembered by family and friends at a moving funeral in Hoppers Crossing earlier this year.

In the aftermath of her death, Ms Crowley’s mother Amanda said her daughter had offered to be an organ donor, which saved six lives.

“Ruby was able to donate and give six people a second chance at life … I’m so incredibly proud of her,” Ms Crowley said.

Ruby’s stepfather Jarrod Stewart was critically injured in the collision, and was discharged from hospital on June 4.

Ruby Crowley’s mother Amanda Crowley with her partner Jarrod Stewart who was critically injured in the collision.

Amanda Crowley, Ruby Crowley and Jarrod Stewart.

Mr Jandhyala’s lawyer Kyle McDonald told the court they were seeking both a medical and engineering report to decide their next steps.

Mr McDonald requested an adjournment of eight to 10 weeks to gather both those reports.

Magistrate Simon Zebrowski agreed to the adjournment and Mr Jandhyala will face a further committal mention on February 19.