NSW: Charges upgraded for teen driver over fatal crash

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2008
NSW: Charges upgraded for teen driver over fatal crash

The NSW Director of Public Prosecutions has upgraded charges against a teenage driver
who crashed his car in northern NSW .. killing four of his mates.

The 19-year-old .. who can't be identified for legal reasons .. had been facing four
charges of dangerous driving.

However the four charges have now been upgraded to aggravated dangerous driving occasioning
death .. carrying a maximum penalty of 14 years jail for each count.

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