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New Footage Played on Day Two of Jai Wright Death Trial as Court Probes 'Roadblock' Claim

The judge is hearing claims the sergeant formed an unauthorised roadblock during a no‑pursuit operation.

Overview

  • CCTV, dashcam and doorbell audio were shown on day two, with the court viewing the crash and hearing a loud impact as family members and the accused reacted visibly.
  • Prosecutors say Sergeant Benedict Bryant positioned his unmarked car in the teenager’s path without approval, arguing the manoeuvre created a barrier that risked a catastrophic collision.
  • Evidence presented includes an estimate that the trail bike was travelling about 68 km/h in a 40 km/h zone and that police had been instructed not to pursue the rider.
  • The defence contends another unmarked police vehicle at the intersection forced Jai Wright to divert into a car he could not see, challenging the prosecution’s roadblock theory.
  • The judge will decide whether to admit evidence of a separate earlier e‑bike collision involving Bryant, as the judge‑alone trial continues this week and the officer remains employed by NSW Police.