A Wollongong court has heard that a truck driver will fight allegations he caused a dramatic multi-vehicle collision on Mount Ousley Road, which left a car flipped and spinning out of control.
The Incident on Mount Ousley Road
According to police facts presented to the court, the incident occurred on Friday, August 15, at approximately 11:40 am. Dusko Stefanovski, 52, was driving a heavy vehicle southbound on the busy descent of Mount Ousley Road when it allegedly collided with the rear of a Mercedes sedan.
The impact forced the Mercedes into another truck, causing the car to flip and spin out of control. Despite the severity of the crash, the 20-year-old male driver of the Mercedes escaped with only minor injuries and was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
A 19-year-old woman driving a Mazda sedan was also caught up in the collision but was not injured. In a concerning detail, police reported that the truck involved did not stop immediately but continued for another 1.5 kilometres before finally coming to a halt on University Avenue.
Charges and Police Allegations
Following a police investigation, Stefanovski was charged two and a half weeks after the crash. The vehicle was seized for a mechanical inspection, which allegedly revealed critical issues.
Police have laid three charges against the driver:
- Using a heavy vehicle with defective brakes
- Driving a heavy vehicle not complying with mass requirements
- Negligent driving
The prosecution alleges that the truck was carrying a load of building materials that was too heavy and that the vehicle's brakes were faulty at the time of the incident.
Not Guilty Plea and Court Proceedings
At a hearing in Wollongong Local Court on Tuesday, Stefanovski's legal representative, lawyer Jade Radjevic, formally entered a plea of not guilty to all three charges.
Presiding Magistrate Geraldine Beattie has scheduled the matter for a contested hearing. The case is set down for a four-hour hearing on March 10, 2026, where evidence from both the prosecution and defence will be presented.
The outcome of this case will be closely watched by transport industry representatives and regular commuters who use the critical Mount Ousley transport corridor.
