Aaron Papazoglu, the 19-year-old P-plater charged over the Hornsby crash that killed Samanvitha Dhareshwar and her unborn child, was granted conditional bail on 21 November 2025.
According to media reports, the court accepted submissions that Aaron Papazoglu had no prior criminal or traffic history and maintained strong community ties. He was granted conditional bail with strict conditions, including a $50,000 surety, weekly reporting to police, residing at his Wahroonga home, avoiding contact with witnesses, and being prohibited from driving any vehicle.
The bail decision drew public attention after Papazoglu was seen smiling while leaving the correctional facility following his release.
Police allege that Papazoglu was driving a BMW that struck the rear of a Kia which had slowed to allow Dhareshwar and her family to cross near a carpark entrance in Hornsby.
The impact pushed the Kia forward, causing fatal injuries to the 33-year-old, who was eight months pregnant. Papazoglu faces charges of dangerous driving occasioning death, negligent driving occasioning death and causing the loss of a foetus.
He was initially refused bail on 16 November 2025, but granted conditional bail on 21 November. He is due back in court on 13 January 2026.
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