Graham Anthony Hanson is charged over Bruce Highway fatal at Gregory River
A man charged over the horror highway fatal in the Whitsundays that claimed the life of a 12-year-old boy and seriously injured his twin brother and mother could face up to 14 years jail if found guilty.
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A Townsville man charged over the horror highway fatal that claimed the life of a Cannonvale 12-year-old boy and seriously injured his twin brother and mother can be named.
Graham Anthony Hanson, 45, is facing two charges and a maximum penalty of 14 years jail if found guilty following the road tragedy that sent shockwaves across the Whitsunday community.
He had to surrender his passport and must report to police every Friday as part of his bail conditions.
Stirling Edwards-Bland died when the Toyota RAV4 his mother was driving south and a Nissan Patrol collided on the Bruce Highway at Gregory River, north of Proserpine.
His twin brother Austin and their mother Tracy, who were travelling home from the NQ Games meet in Townsville, were also seriously injured in the crash on May 1.
Tracey was taken to Proserpine Hospital and discharged two days later and Austin was flown to Mackay Base Hospital.
Police allege Mr Hanson had been driving the Nissan Patrol. He was taken to Proserpine Hospital with minor injuries.
He is charged with dangerous driving causing death while adversely affected and driving under the influence, which alleged a high-range blood alcohol reading.
The maximum penalty for dangerous driving causing death while adversely affected is 14 years jail if found guilty.
His case was first mentioned in Proserpine Magistrates Court in late June.
Because of the nature of the charges, Mr Hanson’s case must be finalised in the district court.
He is currently on bail and as well as surrendering his passport and weekly police reporting, he must abide by residential conditions and is not allowed to leave the country.
His case will be mentioned again in late August.
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