Shocking: The driver who killed Jo and Lacey’s mother that year was…Jo remembered the whole truth

Shocking Revelation in Home and Away: Jo Finally Remembers the Face of the Driver Who Killed Her Mother

In a twist no Home and Away fan saw coming, this week’s explosive episode pulled back the curtain on one of the soap’s longest-standing mysteries: the tragic car crash that killed Jo and Lacey’s mother. For years, the incident haunted the sisters, especially Jo — whose memory of the traumatic night had been clouded by shock. But now, Jo finally remembers. And the truth? It’s more horrifying than anyone could have imagined.

The emotional reveal aired in last night’s gripping installment, as Jo (played flawlessly by actress Emily Weir) broke down during a heated confrontation at Summer Bay’s diner. Triggered by a familiar scent and the revving of a nearby car engine, Jo’s repressed memories came flooding back — and so did the face of the driver who left her mother to die.

“I saw everything,” Jo gasps in the scene. “I remember the lights, the car… and I saw who was behind the wheel.”

For years, fans speculated wildly about the identity of the person responsible for the hit-and-run. Was it a stranger? A drunk driver passing through town? Or someone much closer to home? The writers of Home and Away have kept the details under wraps for nearly a decade, but now they’ve delivered a twist that has the entire fandom in uproar.

And here’s where it gets really unsettling: according to Jo’s recovered memory, the driver wasn’t a stranger at all. In fact, it was someone she and her sister knew intimately — a trusted figure in Summer Bay. The final moments of the episode left viewers hanging on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger, as Jo whispered the name… and the camera cut to black.

The online fanbase exploded with speculation within minutes. “There’s no way it’s him! He’s been helping Jo and Lacey for years!” one user posted on X (formerly Twitter). Others are begging the show’s creators to confirm whether Jo’s memory is reliable — or if there’s more to the story than meets the eye.

This isn’t the first time Home and Away has tackled dark, emotionally-charged storylines, but this latest twist is being hailed as one of the most shocking developments in recent memory. By blending long-standing mystery with emotionally raw performances, the show is proving yet again why it remains a staple of Australian television — even after all these years.

With next week’s preview teasing a devastating confrontation and a possible arrest, fans are bracing for more heartbreak — and more secrets to come.

So, who was really behind the wheel that night? And what will Jo do now that she remembers the truth? One thing’s certain: Summer Bay will never be the same.