David Teague up on driving charge that left a woman a quadriplegic

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Carlton player on careless driving charge


Wednesday Apr 11 18:00 AEST

By Nick Johnston
National Nine News
AFL club Carlton is facing more off-field drama, after defender David Teague was charged with careless driving over a crash which left a 74-year-old woman quadriplegic.
It's alleged Teague was driving on a street in Collingwood last June when he mounted the kerb and hit a parked car.
Melbourne Magistrates Court was told the woman was sleeping on the back seat of the car. The impact of the crash left her a quadriplegic.

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It's believed Teague had just picked up his girlfriend after a fun run at the MCG and was returning the car to a friend when the accident occurred around 10am.

Police say alcohol was not a factor in the smash and Teague's lawyer, Jonathan Kemp, told the court the car's accelerator had stuck, forcing it to veer off course.
Teague cut a lonely figure as he trained by himself at Princes Park this afternoon.
The Carlton defender missed an earlier training session after appearing at the court to face the careless driving charge.
He told National Nine News he would plead not guilty in the case, but would not comment further.
The 25-year-old won the Blues' best and fairest in 2004 after crossing from the Kangaroos.
But he has struggled for form recently and started the season with the Northern Bullants.
It's yet another off-field drama for Carlton.
Last month the club was rocked by revelations of a bitter family stoush between captain Lance Whitnall and his brother Shane.
Teague's case was adjourned and he will re-appear in court in July.

 

[m.diddy]

meh this is another over hyped media thing no doubt. For ****s sake it happened last year and was obviously an accident and had not been due to alcohol or anything, could have happened to anyone.

 

[bulldogtragic]

meh this is another over hyped media thing no doubt. For ****s sake it happened last year and was obviously an accident and had not been due to alcohol or anything, could have happened to anyone.

Overhype. The woman has no use of her body anymore.

 

[Kobi]

hang onm second...why doesnt the media get stuck into Carlton..more to the point why doesnt robert walls do an article on Carlton..look at thier problems

Fev...drunken fool bashing barmen when representing his country
Whitnall...nuff said
95 flag they cheated thier way too
and now this.....

or is just west coast that has a problem......

 

[Quinz]

Sad news

 

[Poz_Utd_V.2]

Overhype. The woman has no use of her body anymore.

Bit Harsh

 

[Silvagnis]

I can't believe Teague is only 25.

How were Carlton in control of this situation?

It's a tragic accident in which a woman has been seriously injured and it shouldn't be used by morons to troll Carlton because their pathetic admin and footy department swept stuff under the carpet.

 

[Le KooK]

What a disgrace.

 

[My North]

not good news

 

[gandaal]

Accidents happen. Sad to hear about the ladies health problems as a result of the accident but life sucks sometimes.

West Coast supporters are daring to compare their rampant drug problem and the blatant way there club looked the other way while Cousins and co snorted up half of Colombia, to a tragic road accident caused by an unfortunate mechanical failure. For shame

 

[tigerdan]

It's a tragedy regardless of who did it. It would be very hard to live with (for both people).

Surprised it wasn't in the news when it happened, though may have been at the front of the paper instead of the back.

 

[gandaal]

It's a tragedy regardless of who did it. It would be very hard to live with (for both people).

Surprised it wasn't in the news when it happened, though may have been at the front of the paper instead of the back.

I'm sure it'll be all over Ch 9 news soon enough. Eddie isn't exactly happy with the Blues at the minute.

 

[juddy_Like]

Not good news for both parties. Good luck to both sides.

 

[Embers]

I can't believe Teague is only 25.

How were Carlton in control of this situation?

It's a tragic accident in which a woman has been seriously injured and it shouldn't be used by morons to troll Carlton because their pathetic admin and footy department swept stuff under the carpet.

If he was under the influence of alcohol then surely there as much to blame as Eagles are to blame for COusins....

 

[gandaal]

If he was under the influence of alcohol then surely there as much to blame as Eagles are to blame for COusins....

Learn to read.

Police say alcohol was not a factor in the smash and Teague's lawyer, Jonathan Kemp, told the court the car's accelerator had stuck, forcing it to veer off course.

 

[La Vache]

Horrible.

Obviously my first thoughts are with that lady, what a shocking thing.

I really feel for David Teague aswell. Something like this can really mess a person up. Hope he keeps his **** together poor fella.

 

[VoR]

West Coast are daring to compare their rampant drug problem and the blatant way there club looked the other way while Cousins and co snorted up half of Colombia, to a tragic road accident caused by an unfortunate mechanical failure. For shame

Where are they saying that? Have the Eagles even commented on this? Post us a link.

 

[gandaal]

Where are they saying that? Have the Eagles even commented on this? Post us a link.

West Coast supporters I meant to say. I'll edit accordingly.

 

[EagleMan87]

Accidents happen. Sad to hear about the ladies health problems as a result of the accident but life sucks sometimes.

West Coast supporters are daring to compare their rampant drug problem and the blatant way there club looked the other way while Cousins and co snorted up half of Colombia, to a tragic road accident caused by an unfortunate mechanical failure. For shame

Mate, ONE Eagles supporter said that, and he's obviously an idiot, so don't drag us into this sh*t...

 

[gandaal]

Mate, ONE Eagles supporter said that, and he's obviously an idiot, so don't drag us into this sh*t...

He won't be the only one, but I take your point.

 

[JeffDunne]

. . . a tragic road accident caused by an unfortunate mechanical failure.

Don't you think you should let the court determine that?

 

[EagleMan87]

He won't be the only one, but I take your point.

Just as there are several idiot Carlton supporters there are the same amount of idiot West Coast supporters.

I don't bag your club because of that insignificate few, so return the favour and don't drop to their level

 

[KingRich]

Its called an 'accident' people! Barely worth mentioning!

 

[Smell The Glove]

If he was under the influence of alcohol then surely there as much to blame as Eagles are to blame for COusins....

There.

 

[gandaal]

Don't you think you should let the court determine that?

Since when has the court of public opinion ever paid attention to the court of law? Just getting the facts clear and in the open before idiots, like your buddies Fireman and co, start having a field day.