Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Husband Pleads Not Guilty In Hamilton Island Buggy Crash Death

The husband of a woman who died in a golf buggy crash on Hamilton Island has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the fatal incident which occurred in June this year.

Robbie Morgan was charged by police with driving without "due care and attention" during the crash which claimed the life of his 29-year-old wife, Marina Hanna, whilst the pair honeymooned on Hamilton Island.

Mr Morgan – a 30-year-old New South Wales man - did not appear in person at the first mention of the case in Proserpine Magistrates Court on Monday.

Instead, Mr Morgan appeared via telephone where he pleaded not guilty to the police allegations which followed an “extensive investigation”.

The case will recommence in the New Year with the court ordering a brief of evidence for the alleged reckless driving charge, due January 23, while the remaining three charges have been adjourned for mention on February 6.

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