A diabetic man plans to challenge testifying at a 2025 inquest into a 2023 crash that killed five, after his criminal charges were dropped due to an involuntary hypoglycemic episode.

William Swale, a 68-year-old man with type-1 diabetes, plans to object to testifying at an inquest into a 2023 crash in Daylesford, Victoria, that killed five people and injured six. The incident occurred when Swale, experiencing a severe hypoglycemic episode, lost consciousness while driving, causing his BMW to crash into a pub beer garden. All criminal charges against him were dismissed after a magistrate ruled his actions were involuntary. The inquest, set for March 2025, will examine his diabetes management, insulin use, blood glucose monitoring, and driving safety, along with broader issues like guidelines for diabetic drivers and road safety. A hearing on his objection under section 57 of the Coroners Act is scheduled for December 16, during which he may be required to appear in person.