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Drunk Driver Sentenced for Manslaughter in Perth Crash

2/24/2026

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Dr. Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge was sentenced for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Pearce in a Perth, Australia crash caused by his driving.
On February 15, 2025, Bellinge drove 138 km/h in a 50 km/h zone while intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 0.183.
Pearce died instantly, and Uber driver Mohammed Usman suffered severe injuries.
Bellinge expressed remorse during court proceedings and will receive his final sentence later today.

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Dr. Rhys Henry Stone Bellinge was sentenced for the manslaughter of Elizabeth Pearce in a Perth, Australia crash caused by his driving.
On February 15, 2025, Bellinge drove 138 km/h in a 50 km/h zone while intoxicated, with a blood alcohol level of 0.183.
Pearce died instantly, and Uber driver Mohammed Usman suffered severe injuries.
Bellinge expressed remorse during court proceedings and will receive his final sentence later today.