Report: Former THE RED SHORE Bassist Jamie Hope Cleared Over Crash That Killed Bandmates
September 30, 2009, 15 years ago
Australia's ABC News has issued the following report:
The (former bassist) of a heavy metal band has been found not guilty of dangerous driving causing death over an accident that claimed the life of two of his band members on the New South Wales north coast.
Jamie Hope was driving a van carrying members of his band, THE RED SHORE, on the Pacific highway north of Coffs Harbour in the early hours of December 19th, 2007.
The van ran off the road and hit a tree, killing two men and seriously injuring three others.
Mr. Hope pleaded not guilty to five charges including dangerous driving causing death. His defence argued that it was not a case of dangerous driving but a tragic accident.
This morning a jury found him not guilty of all five charges. In the dock, Mr Hope bowed his head and cried silently.
He was embraced by members of his family and friends once the court was dismissed.
