Mother accused of drug driving in death of 11-year-old daughter
Sarah Thompson was charged after her daughter Delilah died in a crash; court docs say Thompson was under the influence.
Sarah Thompson faced court for the first time on Thursday over a fatal crash on September 22 at Moana in South Australia. Sarah Thompson's 11-year-old daughter Delilah was a passenger in the Nissan when it collided head-on with another vehicle.
Delilah died at the scene; a retired trauma nurse and paramedics attempted to save her. Thompson was badly injured, as was the 37-year-old driver of the other car.
Court documents reveal Thompson is accused of having meth and cannabis in her system at the time. She has been charged with aggravated cause death by dangerous driving and aggravated cause harm by dangerous driving.
Thompson will remain on bail to face court again in January.
- 35
- Mother's age
- 11 years old
- Daughter's age
- September 22
- Crash date
- Moana, South Australia
- Location
Why it mattersThe case highlights consequences of dangerous driving and prosecution challenges.
AustraliaThe case is being heard in South Australian courts and reflects ongoing concerns about drug-impaired driving across Australia.
