{
  "id": 5533483,
  "title": "'No care': judge lashes driver who caused fatal crash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/no-care-judge-lashes-driver-who-caused-fatal-crash",
  "topic": null,
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  "published": "2026-09-01T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Discovered",
    "slug": "discovered",
    "url": "https://areanews.com.au/story/9341935/no-care-judge-lashes-driver-who-caused-fatal-crash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 55-year-old man, Grant Andrew Crawford, faces possible early release from prison for causing a fatal car crash. Crawford, who had been recently released from prison for various offenses, fled the scene after the accident on a Tasmanian highway on December 15, 2023. He had been disqualified from driving prior to the incident and drove a stolen vehicle with missing windows. Crawford's reckless behavior resulted in the death of Retnakumar Kuppusami, a motorcyclist from Malaysia, and left Suresh Rajakumar with severe injuries. The judge, Tamara Jago, expressed her disgust at Crawford's actions, emphasizing that his lack of concern for others was morally reprehensible. Crawford's extensive criminal history, including numerous theft and fraud convictions, further outweighed any possibility of rehabilitation. He was sentenced to nine years in prison, with eligibility for release after serving six years, starting from his arrest in December 2023. Crawford will also face a six-year driving ban upon his release, scheduled for December 2029.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}