Teen admits Hume Freeway truck crash that killed Molly Hopkins
A teenager pleaded guilty to culpable driving that killed a 16-year-old passenger on the Hume Freeway.
Samara Sabra, 19, admitted in court to driving a stolen Nissan X-Trail in the wrong direction at 150km/h and hit a Ford Courier ute on the Hume Freeway. Molly Hopkins, 16, died at the scene in the front passenger seat.
The crash happened near the Bandiana Link on October 3, 2025. The ute driver, Cameron Archer, suffered injuries but survived.
His vehicle's bullbar may have protected him. Before the collision, Sabra narrowly avoided hitting three cars and five trucks.
This happened over 68 seconds while driving the wrong way. Sabra had no drugs or alcohol in her system.
She could not explain her actions. She has ADHD, autism and an IQ of 67.
This affected her judgment. Judge Krista Breckweg said the offending was extremely serious.
Sentencing is set for October 29.
- Molly Hopkins, 16 years old
- Victim's age
- Samara Sabra had ADHD, autism and IQ of 67
- Driver's condition
Why it mattersThis case shows the deadly consequences of reckless high-speed driving and raises questions about how drivers with intellectual disabilities should be supervised.
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