Worrell Faces Court Over Driving Charges
Adelaide Crows Defender Josh Worrell Charged Over Port Road Collision, Set for Court
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Worrell has been charged with two counts: aggravated driving without due care and failing to present to police within 90 minutes after a collision that injured a pedestrian on Port Road, Woodville. The pedestrian was a 29-year-old man and Worrell is to be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
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Worrell accompanied the injured pedestrian to hospital after the crash, and the pair later attended police stations in the afternoon as part of the investigation.
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Despite the incident, Worrell played in the Crows’ following-day 128-49 win over Gold Coast at Adelaide Oval.
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Worrell’s AFL trajectory includes a slow start—only five AFL games in his first two seasons—followed by 25 games over the next two, and a breakout season where he was considered unlucky to miss last year’s All Australian team.
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Coach Matthew Nicks had previously described Worrell as his 'wild child' in reference to rumours surrounding an absence from a game, highlighting ongoing discussions about his professionalism and leadership development.
Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell will face court after being charged over a pedestrian crash on Port Road in Woodville. Police charged him with aggravated driving without due care and failing to present to police within 90 minutes after a collision that injured a person, according to News.com.au.
The injured pedestrian was a 29-year-old man. Worrell took him to hospital after the crash. Despite the incident, Worrell played the very next day as the Crows beat Gold Coast 128-49 at Adelaide Oval, Gold Coast Bulletin reported.
Two Charges Filed After Pedestrian Crash Investigation
Worrell faces two separate charges. The first is aggravated driving without due care. The second is failing to report to a police station within 90 minutes of a crash that caused injury. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date, News.com.au reported.
After the crash, Worrell did accompany the injured man to hospital. The pair later attended police stations that same afternoon as part of the investigation. The 90-minute reporting rule is a legal requirement in South Australia after any crash that hurts someone.
Worrell Plays On Despite Off-Field Incident
The crash happened before the Crows' Round 10 clash with Gold Coast. Worrell still took the field the following day. Adelaide won convincingly, 128 points to 49, at Adelaide Oval. The decision to play him drew attention given the active police investigation.
Coach Matthew Nicks addressed the situation after the match. He described the past few days as "challenging" and said the club is fully supporting Worrell. The Crows confirmed they are standing by their player as he deals with the legal process, according to Cairns Post.
From Slow Start to Breakout Star
Worrell's AFL path was not easy. He played just five games across his first two seasons. He then played 25 games over the following two years. Last season he broke through as one of the competition's better defenders and was considered unlucky to miss the All Australian team, Gold Coast Bulletin reported.
His rise has not been without controversy. Nicks once called Worrell his "wild child" after rumours swirled about a mysterious absence from a game. The label stuck and sparked broader questions about Worrell's professionalism. His latest off-field incident is likely to renew that scrutiny.
What Happens Next for Worrell
Worrell has not yet been given a court date. He will be summonsed, meaning police will formally notify him when to appear. The charge of aggravated driving without due care can carry significant penalties in South Australia, including fines and licence disqualification.
The Crows have not said whether the club will take any internal action. Worrell is expected to keep playing while the legal process unfolds. The case will continue to attract attention given his profile as one of Adelaide's key players, according to The Chronicle.
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