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Father allegedly high on 'nangs' in crash that killed daughters, as scuffle erupts outside court

ABC Australia · May 12, 2026, 9:13 AM

Key takeaways

  • Jean Adrien Nathaneal Luckoo, 24, allegedly crashed his car into a tree in Perth's north-east, killing his two young daughters.
  • The prosecutor alleged Mr Luckoo was driving under the influence of nitrous oxide, or nangs, and had been speeding when he crashed.
  • Emotions boiled over outside court as supporters of the accused clashed with waiting media, with video capturing a news photographer grabbing a woman by the throat and shoving her.

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Jean Adrien Nathaneal Luckoo, 24, allegedly crashed his car into a tree in Perth's north-east, killing his two young daughters.

The prosecutor alleged Mr Luckoo was driving under the influence of nitrous oxide, or nangs, and had been speeding when he crashed.

Emotions boiled over outside court as supporters of the accused clashed with waiting media, with video capturing a news photographer grabbing a woman by the throat and shoving her.

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