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Alleged fatal crash driver faces court for the first time

October 14, 2026 6:20 am in by
Bega Courthouse. Image: Darren Cutrupi

The driver charged over fatal striking a woman after a crash in Central Tilba has faced court for the first time.

Jaco Houghton is accused of drunkenly striking an already crashed car on on Mt Dromedary Trail on January 5 this year killing a 36-year-old woman.

The 33-year-old is facing a number of charges including drink driving and dangerous driving under the influence occasioning death.

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Houghton has yet to plea to the charges and will face Bega Local Court again on November 24.

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