Matthew Wieczorek faces multiple charges in fatal Bendigo crash
A truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after a crash that killed a Girton Grammar student.
Matthew Wieczorek, 38, appeared in Bendigo Magistrates' Court on November 11 over a crash on High Street. The crash killed 15-year-old Thom Hosking.
Hosking was a student at Girton Grammar and was crossing the road on October 10, 2025 when the crash occurred. Wieczorek faces several charges.
They include dangerous driving causing death. They also include driving in a dangerous way, careless driving, and failing to give way at a crossing.
A magistrate approved a one-day committal hearing set for February 8. The hearing will determine if the case goes to a higher court.
It will look at evidence to decide whether Wieczorek should face trial.
- 15 years old
- Victim age
- 38 years old
- Driver's age
- October 10, 2025
- Crash date
- November 11
- Court appearance
Why it mattersFatal crashes involving young pedestrians spark concern about road safety. They also raise questions about driver accountability in regional areas.
AustraliaThe case highlights ongoing risks for young people crossing roads in regional Victoria and sets a legal precedent for similar road death cases.
