An Australian man found himself at the center of a devastating incident when he allegedly collided with a married couple from California in their 80s, causing their tragic deaths.
Luke Nardini, a 31-year-old, has entered a plea of not guilty to two counts of vehicular manslaughter for the September 1st accident that claimed the lives of Jack and Linda Davis, both aged 80.
According to San Mateo County prosecutors, Nardini was behind the wheel of a BMW M4 around 5 p.m. when he encountered a road closure.
In a fateful turn of events, he inadvertently shifted to the wrong side of the road, a habit formed from driving on the left side of the road in his home country, Australia. FOX San Francisco reported this critical detail.
Nardini continued driving on the wrong side of the road for approximately two miles, at speeds ranging from 55 to 60 mph, before a devastating collision occurred with a Ford Taurus. Tragically, Jack and Linda Davis were passengers in the back of the car and lost their lives in the accident.
Two other individuals sustained injuries as a result.
Despite the severity of the collision, drugs and alcohol are not suspected to have played a role in the incident.
Reports from the media indicate that Nardini's mother shared a heartfelt message in a now-private Facebook post, expressing her son's profound remorse for the tragic turn of events. She emphasized that he deeply regretted what had transpired and wanted to reassure his family that he was safe and well cared for.
Currently, Nardini is held at the San Mateo County jail with bail set at $20,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for September 11.
Interestingly, The Sydney Morning Herald reported that Nardini had intended to return to Australia after a three-week visit to the United State.
Fox News Digital has reached out to Nardini's attorney for comment on the case, but the attorney's office has declined to provide any statements.
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