Shaymaa Oun Ghazi Zuhaira received a $2,000 fine on Wednesday after a tragic incident last October that resulted in the death of an 11-year-old boy and injuries to four other students. The Melbourne Magistrates Court heard how Zuhaira lost control of her SUV while exiting a parking spot near a primary school, crashing through a fence and striking the children.

Jack Davey, the boy who died, was remembered in court as a talented athlete and a beloved friend. His father, Michael Davey, delivered a poignant victim impact statement that moved many in attendance to tears. "Living with the guilt of killing a kid is very tough," said one of Jack's friends who was also injured in the crash.

Michael Davey expressed the profound grief his family endures, stating, "Father's Day is this Sunday. I will be lying at his gravesite, loving my son worlds apart." The court was reminded of the lasting impact of the tragedy on Jack's family and friends.

Zuhaira, a 40-year-old mother with a child at Auburn South Primary, was charged with careless driving, a low-level traffic offense. The magistrate noted that she could not explain how her vehicle traveled over a median strip, across two lanes, onto a footpath, and through a fence before hitting the children. Crash analysis revealed no mechanical faults with the SUV.

Magistrate Vincenzo Caltabiano suggested that the most likely explanation for the crash was that Zuhaira mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. He emphasized the seriousness of the incident, stating, "All too often it's taken for granted" that drivers exercise care behind the wheel.

Zuhaira was convicted and fined $2,000, disqualified from driving for two years, and ordered to complete a safe driving course. The magistrate acknowledged her remorse, clean criminal record, and early guilty plea, but stressed the need for her to live with the consequences of her actions.

Outside the courtroom, Michael Davey called for a review of state driving laws, arguing that the current charges do not adequately reflect the severity of such incidents. As Zuhaira left the court, she covered her face, supported by her husband.