William Herbert Swale, 66, is facing multiple charges after his SUV crashed into patrons outside the Royal Daylesford Hotel on November 5, 2023, killing five and injuring others. Swale, diagnosed with type-1 diabetes in 1994, is alleged to have ignored nine low blood sugar alerts on his phone prior to the crash. His defense argues that he suffered a severe hypoglycaemic episode, rendering him unconscious and unaware of his actions. Witnesses and first responders found Swale unresponsive and appearing 'wasted' at the scene. The committal hearing in Ballarat Magistrates' Court will determine if the case proceeds to a jury trial. Medical experts have testified that Swale's condition could lead to such an incident, casting doubt on his culpability.