Beaconsfield hit and run case back in court

The woman charged over incident linked to the death of Nilly Mooney is facing 15 unrelated offences

Nilly Mooney: the victim in a tragic hit and run last Sunday. Picture: supplied

A WOMAN charged over an alleged hit and run at Beaconsfield that caused the death of schoolgirl Nilly Mooney is accused of committing further offences as recent as this month.

Jessica May Goulding, who handed herself into police hours after the 15 year old died on Nicklin Drive on March 1, is charged with failing to remain at the scene and render assistance.

Nilly Mooney (front),15, is being remembered as a "beloved cousin" and a beautiful soul. Picture supplied

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Ms Goulding is facing a total of 16 charges - Magistrate Damien Dwyer read through each offence when the case was mentioned briefly on July 21.

Mackay Magistrates Court heard it was alleged Ms Goulding drove a defective vehicle on July 6 on Gordon St at Mackay.

It is further alleged she drove a stolen rental car at Glenella on June 13 and the following day she was allegedly found possessing ice and scales at South Mackay.

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Ms Goulding, who is represented by Brisbane-based lawyer Corey Cullen, asked for her case to be adjourned.

The case will be mentioned again on August 11 and Ms Goulding remains on bail.

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