Journal News - 29th June 2015

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29 June 2015

Covering Endeavour Hills, Doveton & Hallam

A Star News Group Publication

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Monday, 29 June 2015

■ Man who lives in his car may lose driving licence...

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A HOMELESS man who lives in his car faces losing his licence after his careless driving caused another vehicle to spin out of control. In court, Leon Gecevic pleaded guilty but said he had no recollection of striking the victim’s vehicle from behind in the inbound right-lane of the Monash Freeway. The magistrate questioned why Gecevic, who was suffering from chronic post-accident pain, still even had a licence. The victim and two friends were spun in their vehicle just before the Hallam Road exit about 12.20am on 15 February. Their vehicle rebounded off median strip wires across the freeway and came to rest on an embankment on the left side. Police prosecutor Senior Constable Joshua Diemar told Dandenong Magistrates’ Court that Gecevic blamed an object that “flipped up” and cracked his windscreen. The victim said Gecevic at the time was “spacy”, didn’t make sense or know

what was happening, Sen Const Diemar said. At an interview with Narre Warren police, Gecevic couldn’t recall driving, the collision or any reason for careless driving. Gecevic’s lawyer, armed with a psychological report on the accused, said there was no suggestion that drugs were involved. Gecevic was currently claiming a TAC supplement for permanent injuries incurred in an accident two years ago and was on “significant” medication for his chronic pain. His lawyer pleaded for the magistrate not to cancel the accused’s licence because he lives in his car. Magistrate Julie O’Donnell ordered the lawyer to ask VicRoads to assess if Gecevic was suitable to drive. “It has always concerned me when someone comes in and says they were not capable of driving on the day. “He’s got no prior history but given the needs raised in the (psychological) report, there should be an assessment on his ability to drive.” Gecevic was convicted and fined $600.

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By CAM LUCADOU-WELLS


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