Teen Driver Gets 19 Months for Fatal Crash | Sydney News

An 18-year-old from Western Australia has been jailed for 19 months after causing the death of a 15-year-old girl in a deadly crash fueled by reckless driving and dangerous stunts. The teen, who was 16 at the time, lost control of a heavily modified 4WD while doing “snakies” on a dark gravel road — a maneuver Caitlyn Bragger had warned about before the rollover killed her. Facing charges including dangerous driving causing death, grievous bodily harm, and injuries to others, he pleaded guilty early in trial, though only after pressure from other passengers’ testimony. The prosecution pushed for immediate jail time, citing his delayed admission of guilt, while defense attorneys framed it as the “stupidity of an inexperienced driver,” noting he wasn’t drunk — though others were. The judge criticized his prolonged denial of responsibility and sentenced him to adult prison, suspending his license for three years. Caitlyn’s mother called the sentence insufficient but meaningful, saying her daughter died because someone chose to show off behind the wheel. The offender will be eligible for parole in just under a year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77d7cff864ae55cf