Zachary Oakey Charged for Swerving at Vehicle with Children

Zachary Dylan Thomas Oakey was sentenced to ten months in prison, suspended for 13 months, for a road rage incident where he chased and rammed his car into a vehicle carrying his ex-partner and their two children. Pleading guilty to endangering life, Oakey’s actions were deemed serious by Magistrate Clare Cullen, who noted the psychological distress caused to the children. His lawyer argued that Oakey was off his ADHD medication and that the incident was out of character amid a toxic relationship. Ultimately, the court emphasized the risk his behavior posed to everyone on the road.