The 17-year-old driver of a car that crashed and killed Nick Campo, 18, in Perth last month, has been charged with manslaughter.
He was initially accused of dangerous driving causing the death of the teenager. However, the charge against him was upgraded to manslaughter on Sunday.
The teenager will appear in the Children’s Court of Perth on September 10.
His car, a Toyota Hilux, was traveling on Farrington Road at North Lake when it crashed into a black Jeep Patriot at around midnight on July 13.
Its occupants, who were all teenagers, included Campo, Tyler Rowe, and Josh Jackson.
The teenagers were on their way to a nightclub after leaving Campo’s 18th birthday party.
The driver faced multiple charges, including dangerous driving causing the death of Campo and wounding of his friends.
He was first brought to court by a hospital bed a few days after the accident.
The court granted the teenager bail on the condition that he refrain from driving and not contact the other passengers of the car.
One of the individuals who was in the vehicle with the accused was exempted from the conditions.
The charge against the driver was upgraded following the release of Tyler Rowe from the hospital.
According to doctors, the 18-year-old had a 50 percent chance of surviving the accident.
During an interview, Mr. Rowe talked about the tragic incident that occurred following the 18th birthday party of his friend, Nick Campo.
He was a passenger in the car that crashed and collided with a Jeep Patriot on Farrington Road near North Lake on July 13.
He said he was not aware that he was in a car accident at the time of the incident.
He said he wished the incident had not happened to Nick. He described the teenager as an amazing person who would always make everyone laugh.
He said they would always joke around with each other. On July 24, the 18-year old was able to open his eyes for the first time following the accident.
On August 8, Mr. Rowe posted a picture of himself and his friend Nick Campo on his Facebook page. He then wrote, “Rip Nick Campo.”
The two were friends from South Fremantle and both played for the same football team.