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Racing allegations over death of golfer and boyfriend in Sydney crash

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A man has been charged with causing the deaths of golfer Doey Choi and her boyfriend in a crash in Sydney.

Choi, 24, was on the back of 26-year-old boyfriend William Brown’s motorcycle during a night ride on May 28 when they crashed with a car at Greenacre.

They were killed instantly.

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A 25-year-old man driving the car suffered critical injuries and remains in intensive care.

A major investigation was launched before a 31-year-old man was arrested at Bankstown police station on Saturday.

He has been charged with two counts of dangerous driving causing death and one count of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Police also allege he organised, promoted or took part in a race between vehicles.

It’s believed he may have caused the crash, however the specific allegations against him over the incident have not been revealed.

Doey Choi at the 2019 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open.Doey Choi at the 2019 ISPS Handa Women's Australian Open.
Doey Choi at the 2019 ISPS Handa Women’s Australian Open. Credit: Mark Brake/Getty Images
Doey Choi and William Brown were killed in a bike crash earlier this week.Doey Choi and William Brown were killed in a bike crash earlier this week.
Doey Choi and William Brown were killed in a bike crash earlier this week. Credit: 7NEWS

Brown’s motorcycle, of which Choi was a pillion passenger, is believed to have been part of a convoy at the time of the crash.

Her family said in a statement they were “heartbroken beyond belief”.

The accused man was refused bail ahead of an expected appearance in Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday.

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