The person who allegedly killed the son of South Australia’s high police officer by hitting him along with his automotive has been launched on bail.
Dhirren Randhawa, 18, faces 4 fees, together with inflicting dying by harmful driving, over the dying of Charlie Stevens on Friday evening in Goolwa.
Police mentioned 18-year-old Charlie died surrounded by household and buddies about 7pm on Saturday.
Showing by way of audio-visual hyperlink at Christies Seaside Magistrates Court docket on Monday, Randhawa’s bail utility was not opposed by SA Director of Public Prosecutions Martin Hinton.
Randhawa’s lawyer mentioned her shopper would settle for all situations requested by the prosecution, together with that he dwell at his mom’s house, he give up his passport, not enter the driving force’s seat of a automobile and supply a $15,000 assure.
Randhawa’s driver’s licence has been disqualified indefinitely.
In a press release, Commissioner Grant Stevens and his spouse Emma thanked police, first responders and different emergency providers employees who attended the incident.
South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens along with his son Charlie Stevens. Picture equipped by SA Police
“The Stevens household additionally want to thank the broader group for his or her help throughout this troublesome time particularly the household acknowledge the devoted workers on the Flinders Medical Centre for his or her care and help of Charlie and his household and buddies,” they mentioned.
Premier Peter Malinauskas mentioned the ideas of all South Australians had been with Mr and Mrs Stevens and their youngsters.
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“Grant Stevens has served South Australia as a member of South Australian Police for over 40 years,” Malinauskas mentioned.
“His complete life he has devoted himself to defending others, defending South Australians from evil, defending us from illness.
“He has proven extraordinary management in a number of the most troublesome circumstances this state has ever confronted, and it’s simply so unjust that he and his household have now needed to endure this nice tragedy themselves.”
Randhawa can be charged with aggravated driving with out due care, leaving the scene of a crash after inflicting dying and failing to actually reply questions.
He is because of face Adelaide Magistrates Court docket in March.
– AAP
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