A teen driver was allegedly speeding more than 45 km over the speed limit when he crashed into a tree and killed five children in a horrific crash.
A teenage boy was allegedly driving dangerously at more than 45 km over the speed limit when he crashed into a tree and killed five children in a horrific crash in rural NSW, a court has heard.
Tyrell Edwards has been charged with five new offences after the fatal crash that devastated the small town community of Buxton, south of Sydney.
On Friday, Picton Local Court heard the 18-year-old is now facing five counts of aggravated dangerous driving occasioning death with speed more than 45 km over limit.
Tyrell Edwards is facing five new charges after a fatal crash in Buxton killed five children. Picture: Facebook
The fresh charges are in addition to the original five counts of dangerous driving occasioning death.
Police allege the Bargo resident was driving his Nissan Navara “at high speeds” along East Parade in Buxton at 8pm on September 6 when the vehicle spun out of control and smashed into a tree.
He was the sole survivor of the crash which killed his five passengers, all of whom were aged between 14 and 16 years old.
Local children Summer Williams, Antonio Desisto, Gabriella McLennan, Lily Van de Putte, and Tyrese Bechard were all pronounced dead at the scene.
Tyrese Bechard died in the deadly collision.
Lily Van De Putte was also killed. Picture: Facebook
Documents tendered to the court reveal police uncovered a video on Mr Edwards’ phone from an hour before the fatal crash which allegedly shows him driving dangerously.
The 18-year-old was driving at speeds of at least 105 km along a 60 km/hr road, police claim.
The video obtained by police allegedly shows the teen driver holding his phone with one hand and “aggressively” turning the wheel with the other as the car swerves violently.
According to the police allegations, witnesses at the scene heard Mr Edwards say: “I f***ed up, I’m going to jail.”
The court heard the brief of evidence has been compiled by the Director of Public Prosecutions and served on the defence.
Buxton crash victim Gabriella McLennan. Picture: Facebook
Driver Tyrell Edwards (right) and dead victim Antonio Desisto (left) on the back of the car that crashed. Picture: Instagram
The ten charges against Mr Edwards will return to court on April 14.
Family members of the children killed in the crash gathered outside the court to learn when the matter would return to court.
They told reporters locals in the Wollondilly Shire were still reeling from the devastating fatal crash.
One of the family members explained the community will be holding a commemoration later this month to honour the five local children killed in the deadly collision.
The event will be called “The Festival of Summer” in the hopes it will become an annual celebration and bring the town together.
The crash happened on one of Buxton’s main streets. Picture: NCA Newswire /Gaye Gerard
It will be held at the George Hotel in Picton on February 18.
The festival will start at noon with activities for children and live music for everyone.
During the festival, colour cannons will erupt with the specific colours chosen to honour each of the dead children.
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