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Perth doctor charged over fatal crash

A Perth doctor, Rhys Bellinge, has been charged with manslaughter and denied bail following a fatal crash that resulted in the death of Elizabeth Pearce, 24, and serious injuries to her Uber driver.
Dashcam footage showed Bellinge allegedly driving at 130km/h in a 50km/h zone while intoxicated during a court hearing.
Bellinge was reportedly heard attempting to blame another driver and had been expressing anger towards his estranged wife, raising concerns for her safety.
Floral tributes have been placed for Elizabeth Pearce, with friends expressing their sadness over the loss and calling it thoughtless.

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7NEWS Australia

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