P-plater Diu Chuol Yual, 20, faces 13 charges over major crash in Springvale
A 20-year-old P-plater who allegedly sped through a red light with five mates in an unregistered car, triggering a major crash in Springvale, has fronted court. The injured man is facing 13 charges over the smash, which left the driver of the other car with serious injuries.
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A P-plater blamed for a horror crash that left seven people in hospital was speeding in an unregistered vehicle and ran a red light before the crash, it has been alleged.
Diu Chuol Yual, 20, appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court today wearing a neck-brace and facing 13 charges over the January 14 crash.
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Court documents allege Mr Yual was speeding with five mates in his car when he ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of Springvale Rd and Princes Highway in Springvale about 4.50am.
All occupants involved in the crash were taken to hospital, but it was the 44-year-old driver of the other car that was the most seriously injured.
Mr Yual’s passengers, aged between 16 and 21, suffered a range of injuries.
Police allege not all occupants were wearing a seatbelt, and have accused Mr Yual of lying to police about his identity when questioned.
The court heard police were still collecting statements in relation to the crash, and plan to analyse mobile phone data.
A forensic vehicle analysis will also be completed before a brief of evidence is served on Mr Yual, who remains on remand in custody.
His lawyer told the court he was suffering a lower back injury and needed urgent medical treatment.