Overview

• Luke Nardini, a 32-year-old Australian tourist, was sentenced to 60 days in jail and one year of probation for a wrong-way crash that killed Jack and Linda Davis in San Mateo County.
• Nardini pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor counts of vehicular manslaughter after driving on the wrong side of the road, a mistake attributed to his Australian driving habits.
• The crash occurred on September 1, 2023, when Nardini, unfamiliar with U.S. traffic rules, collided head-on with the Davises' vehicle on Highway 84.
• In addition to jail time, Nardini must complete community service and give educational talks on traffic safety at local high schools and through the Coroner’s Office programs.
• The plea deal, accepted by Nardini, was offered by Judge Jeffrey Jackson, capping the potential jail sentence at nine months, with mitigating factors considered in the sentencing.