Truck driver charged in death of 15-year-old Bendigo student
A 36-year-old truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing death after striking 15-year-old Thom Hosking near a school crossing.
The collision happened on the Midland Highway in Bendigo on October 10, 2025, just after 8.30am, when Thom Hosking was crossing on his way to Girton Grammar. The 36-year-old Sebastian man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving, careless driving, and failing to give way at a pedestrian crossing.
Thom's family described him as the glue of the family. The truck driver's first court appearance is scheduled for November at the Bendigo Magistrates' Court.
A witness performed CPR at the scene before paramedics arrived, but Thom died there.
Why it mattersCharges lay out accountability for the crash and signal whether police believe the driver's actions crossed the line into criminal negligence.
AustraliaThe case highlights the risk pedestrians face at school crossings and reinforces scrutiny on driver behaviour near education facilities.
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