Driver pleads guilty to fatal crash, claims shock from lost turban

Bhupinder Singh pleaded guilty to causing the death of Christine Sandford in Adelaide after crashing into her car at speeds between 150 and 161 km/h, well above the legal limit. Following the crash, Singh failed to assist Sandford, with his lawyer attributing his inaction to shock and the loss of his turban, which, as a Sikh man, he equated to being 'naked in public.' The judge noted Singh's claim of driving at the speed limit was contradicted by evidence, and stated Singh would likely be taken into custody. Victim impact statements described the profound loss experienced by Sandford's family, highlighting the far-reaching consequences of reckless driving. Singh's sentencing is pending further court submissions.