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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Shock twist for socialite Vanessa Jacobs Fennell who went on a drunken rampage in her Range Rover after a boozed-up lunch - before assaulting a cop in a ritzy suburb
A Sydney socialite who assaulted a police officer after crashing her Range Rover into a parked Tesla has pleaded guilty to a string of charges. Vanessa Jacobs Fennell has admitted negligent driving, assaulting police, refusing to submit to a breath test and failing to give her particulars to the owner of damaged property. The 54-year-old formally entered the pleas at Waverley Local Court late last month but is still seeking to have the matters dealt with under mental health provisions of the law. Jacobs Fennell was arrested at Bellevue Hill in Sydney's eastern suburbs after crashing her Range Rover on Riddell Street on March 21. The mother-of-two, who was once in the running to be in reality TV show Real Housewives of Sydney, spent a night in a police cell after her run-in with the law. Video obtained by Daily Mail Australia showed Jacobs Fennell immediately after the incident as bystanders tried to persuade her to get out the car. She smiled broadly from the driver's seat as witnesses tried to undo her seatbelt and get her to leave the car for someone else to park. The charity maven and a group of Scots College mums were seen enjoying drinks at Double Bay restaurant Tanuki on the afternoon of the crash, before some of them headed across the road to martini bar Bobbie's. Jacobs Fennell has told friends the driving incident was brought about by drinking two glasses of rosé while she had the antidepressant Celapram in her system, triggering her 'out of character' behaviour. She is understood to suffer from depression and recurring nightmares following the death of a baby daughter. Her recent break-up with prominent Melbourne businessman Nathan Sable has also added to her mental health issues, it is understood. The pair are believed to have been a couple until a few weeks before Valentine's Day when things suddenly cooled. Before dating Mr Sable, Jacobs Fennell was married to private equity banker Tom Fennell, who lives very close to the crash site where she was arrested. Jacobs Fennell made her first appearance at Waverley Local Court on April 1 when she entered not guilty pleas to three charges. On that occasion, she was dressed in a black suit, oversized $830 Louis Vuitton sunglasses and an $8,500 Cartier watch as she carried a $8,600-plus Fendi handbag. The negligent driving charge was added on May 20 when Jacobs Fennell changed her earlier not guilty pleas to guilty. Court documents seen by Daily Mail Australia state Jacobs Fennell allegedly failed to give her required particulars 'within the required time' to the driver of the other car. She is also alleged to have assaulted a male constable during the execution of his duty. Jacobs Fennell was described as 'a charity fundraiser who has been on committees for Sydney Children's Hospital and Murdoch Children's Research Institute'. She is due to appear in court on June 23 when she will apply to have the charges dealt with under Section 14 of the Mental Health and Cognitive Impairment Forensic Provisions Act.
Independent Singapore
a day ago
- Independent Singapore
Teen motorcyclist seriously injured in early morning collision with bus on Lim Chu Kang Road
SINGAPORE: A traffic accident involving a bus and a motorcycle occurred in the early hours of the morning on Jun 5 along Lim Chu Kang Road, resulting in serious injuries to a 19-year-old motorcyclist. According to a video shared on the Singapore Road Accidents Facebook page, the bus was in the process of turning when the incident took place. The footage suggests that the bus driver may not have noticed the motorcycles approaching at speed, which likely contributed to the collision. The impact was so strong that it caused significant damage to the motorcycle and threw the rider to the ground. The Singapore Police Force confirmed that the accident occurred at around 2 a.m. The motorcyclist lost consciousness following the crash and was immediately taken to the National University Hospital for treatment. Police arrested the 58-year-old male bus driver on suspicion of negligent driving causing serious injury. Investigations are ongoing.
Japan Times
26-05-2025
- Japan Times
U.S. Marine arrested for Okinawa hit-and-run that injured four
Police have arrested a 20-year-old U.S. Marine stationed at Camp Hansen in Okinawa Prefecture after allegedly fleeing the scene of a car crash that injured four people, including two elementary schoolchildren. Lance Cpl. Ivan Garciamartinez was taken into custody Sunday by Okinawa Prefectural Police on suspicion of negligent driving resulting in injury in violation of the road traffic law. He is accused of causing a collision on National Route 58 in the city of Naha around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday and failing to provide assistance to the victims. The suspect denied part of the allegations, according to police, telling investigators 'It's not true that I failed to help the injured.' Garciamartinez's breathalyzer test showed an alcohol level approximately twice the legal limit, police said. Authorities are considering additional charges related to drunk driving as the investigation continues. According to police, Garciamartinez was driving a passenger car when he struck a water tank situated between the main road and a side road, then collided with another vehicle driven by a 39-year-old woman. Her husband, also 39, and their children — a 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son — were in the car and suffered minor injuries. Police allege the suspect left the scene without offering assistance. Translated by The Japan Times
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two pedestrians injured in possible DUI crash
PUTNEY, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – A New Hampshire man was taken into custody after he struck two pedestrians in his vehicle, possibly under the influence Thursday afternoon. Officers received calls about the incident on main street at roughly 11:08 a.m. Investigators say that the vehicle, driven by 23-year-old Jason Ball, of Alstead, NH went off the road and hit two people walking across a sidewalk. One person sustained minor injuries, but the other is in critical condition. Police believed that Ball might be under the influence of drugs, operating the vehicle negligently. He was taken into custody, lodged on $25,000 bail and is set to appear in court May 9. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
