Obstetrician Rhys Bellinge jailed for killing student Elizabeth Pearce in horror Dalkeith crash
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A gynecologist who killed a 24-year-old woman in a drunken high-speed crash in one of Perth’s wealthiest suburbs has been jailed for 10-and-a-half years.
Rhys Henry Stone Belling reached 138km/h in his high-powered Jaguar three seconds before the horrific crash at Dalkeith that claimed the life of marine sciences student Elizabeth Pearce on February 15 last year.
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Uber driver Muhammad Usman, then 25, was seriously injured and remained in hospital for two months.
WA Supreme Court Justice Amanda Forrester sentenced the 46-year-old on Tuesday, saying he showed a callous disregard for other road users.
“You stole Elizabeth Pearce’s life from her through your extremely dangerous and reckless behavior,” Judge Forrester said.
“Your car was a powerful weapon that you used as an outlet for your anger and depression.”
Bellinge exceeded 0.183 (almost four times the legal limit) on a roadside blood alcohol test, rising to 0.222 almost two hours later.
Bellinge will be eligible for parole after serving eight and a half years in prison.
His license will be revoked for five years after his release.
Click here to read the full court report for more shocking details.
