Tragic Death of 8-Month Pregnant Indian Woman in Sydney BMW Crash: Legal Implications Under Zoe's Law

Nov 19, 2025 12:20 pm CST

A 33-year-old pregnant Indian IT professional, Samanvitha Dhareshwar, was fatally struck during an evening walk in Sydney when a 19-year-old P-plater's speeding BMW caused a chain-reaction collision. Neither she nor her unborn child survived, and the driver now faces serious charges under NSW's Zoe's Law, which specifically addresses crimes causing the death of unborn children.