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Emily Woods

Ex-trucking boss admits to 'reckless' freeway charge

Ex-trucking firm manager Simiona Tuteru (left) has pleaded guilty to violating heavy vehicle laws. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

An ex-trucking boss has admitted to violating his duty of safety by exposing four Victorian police officers to risk of death or injury by allowing a drug-affected and fatigued driver behind the wheel.

Simiona Tuteru, 52, was initially charged with manslaughter over the deadly Eastern Freeway crash, after he allowed truck driver Mohinder Singh on the road while working as a manager.

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