The parents of two young brothers breathed to breath when they saw the crumpled wreck that their lives of their boys claimed and a court told that it was clear why they did not survive.
Jimmy Martin Brito lost control of his Subaru WRX while street races and hit a tree in the outskirts of Monterey, in the south of Sydney, in August 2023.
The passengers of the vehicle, two nine and 10 years old brothers, died in the hospital shortly after the crash, while a nine -year -old girl survived with minor injuries.
The boys' father and stepmother told a longitudinal hearing on Wednesday when they saw the crumpled vehicle at the site of the crash, which only happened a few streets of their house.
“It was clear why they hadn't survived,” said the woman.
A short time earlier, the couple had to identify the bodies of the boys in the hospital, still dressed in their school uniforms.
The police said that Brito was driving more than 45 km/hour on the local speed limit of 60 km/hour before the crash.
The now 34-year-old, who sustained serious but non-lifferring injuries, argued guilty of two counts of manslaughter and one counting of physical injury due to misconduct responsible for a motor vehicle.
The driver behind the wheel of a fast -moving car that hit a tree (photo), killed two young boys, enjoyed racing and showing off, a court was told
An Audi who was reportedly involved in the street race was also seized after the incident and the driver was charged.
Images of mobile phones from the Subaru Just prior to the crash were also shown during the point of view in the Sydney district court.
In the images the boys can apparently hear cheers while the speed vehicle is changing from acceleration.
Public Prosecutor Gabrielle Steedman asked the court not to give weight to the shouting of the children of 'Glee or excitement' the responsibility of Brito enlightened.
Judge John Pickering agreed that whether the children enjoyed the street race was not relevant to the level of responsibility of Brito as the only adult present.
'A child can be excited (s) also not wearing a seat belt. They are simply unable to understand the risk and severity of what is happening, “he said.
In the court it appeared from the court via a Videolink, Brito looked out during the hearing and at a certain moment covered his face and appeared uncontrollably.
Defense lawyer Taran Ramrakha claimed that Brito's choice to enter into a street race could be linked to his psychological problems, including learning problems and not -diagnosed ADHD, and was fell on his head when he was young.
The power of the crash crumbled the car (depicted) and catapulted his engine from the hood
“It is something that in my decision can only be declared wise by referring to his psychological problems,” he said.
“It's a pretty stupid thing to do differently.”
Judge Pickering pushed back firmly against the explanation and may describe it as 'holding straws'.
'People sometimes just behave badly; Even more in the circumstance of driving, “he said.
“He was not someone who necessarily had a very good driving record. He is someone who likes to accelerate a car and enjoyed racing, enjoying showing off a bit. '
A sentence date has been established for March 7.
