Charges against company and director

The NHVR has filed charges against a transport company and its Director/Administration Manager.

South Australia Police commenced an investigation following a fatal crash involving a car and a road train in which a woman died on the Augusta Highway near Red Hill on 27 December 2020. 

Based on the investigation by the South Australia Police Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Unit, category 2 charges have been laid under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

NHVR Director of Prosecutions Belinda Hughes said, “Companies and their executives must comply with their obligations to ensure the safety of their drivers, vehicles and transport activities.” 

The matter is listed for a first mention in the Adelaide Magistrates’ Court on 22 April 2022.