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1. That the accused was the driver of the car;
2. That the way the accused drove the car was culpable:
(i) recklessly; or
(ii) negligently to a gross degree; or
(iii) while under the influence of alcohol to the requisite extent; or
(iv) whilst under the influence of a drug to the requisite extent;
3. that the driving of the accused caused the death of the victim.
Factual dispute
Lack of recklessness (if charged under that heading)
Lack of negligence (if charged under that heading)
Identification dispute