BY IAN CROUCH
An 18-year-old man will face court in April over a crash in the Hunter Economic Zone at the weekend which left seven people in hospital.
Police say a Subaru Liberty spun out of control during a street race on Bromage Road just after midnight on Sunday, colliding with six people including two girls aged 8 and 10.
All six and the driver were taken to hospital - the 8-year-old remains in the John Hunter with suspected internal injuries.
The 18-year-old driver has now been charged with six offences including two counts of causing bodily harm by misconduct while in charge of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm - drive manager dangerous, drive recklessly/furiously or speed/manner dangerous, not wearing a seatbelt and use light vehicle not comply with tyres standard.
He's been issued a court attendance notice to face Kurri Kurri Court on April 29.
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| The crash scene in the Hunter Economic Zone. Picture Newcastle Media Response |
