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Melbourne Driver Sentenced for Tragic Collision Killing Five

Melbourne Driver Sentenced for Tragic Collision Killing Five
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  • Christopher Joannidis jailed for five years for fatal crash killing five people.
  • The Strathmerton crash in April 2023 killed four overseas workers and a local mother.
  • Joannidis' ignored warnings led to a head-on collision with a milk tanker.
  • Court considered Joannidis' remorse and mental health during sentencing.
  • Crash labeled worst road tragedy in Victoria in a decade.
  • Joannidis' ex-partner survived; they were heading to a wedding.
  • Joannidis eligible for parole after serving at least three years.
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