Family launch the ‘Harrison Payne initiative’ as the case against his accused killer is heard

A grieving family has launched the ‘Harrison Payne initiative’ to honour their son’s memory after he died in a horrific crash, as his accused killer has his matter heard in court again.

The teen charged with killing his passenger in a horrific crash on Bribie Island didn’t appear in court as his case was heard for a third time.

It comes as the grief-stricken parents of the teen killed launch the Harrison Payne Initiative in their son’s memory.

Kent and Kylie Payne were at Caboolture Magistrates Court as Lynden Joshua Roby’s case was heard again on Tuesday morning.

Lynden Joshua Roby previously appearing at Caboolture Magistrates court to face charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.

The 18-year-old is facing a charge of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm after a crash on Bribie Island.

Harrison, 18, died after the Toyota HiLux he was a passenger in rolled on Ocean Beach, Woorim, on May 30.

Roby was flown to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and has recovered from his injuries.

Lynden Joshua Roby previously leaves Caboolture Magistrates supported by his parents after facing charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.

Harrison was only 18 for just 22 days before the crash claimed the popular and loving Moreton teen.

Since then, the wider Burpengary community has come together to support the Payne family and each other.

The former St Eugene’s College student made a huge impact on those who knew him.

Kylie and Kent Payne have set up the ‘Harrison Payne initiative’ to help others going through the same ordeal. Photo: Supplied.

Kylie and Kent Payne are focused on ensuring some good comes out of their terrible loss.

The grieving parents are hoping their project will one day help other families going through similar ordeals.

“It’s early stages, it’s fully registered and now it’s all systems go,” Mr Payne said.

“We want to help others.”

Kylie says the family wants Harrison’s name to be a lasting legacy.

“He loved helping his friends and being there for them so that’s what we want to continue,” she said.

“We want to talk to schools and help fund education and hope to change the legislation and policy to do with driving on the beaches.

“As well as working to support other families who have been through similar tragedies.”

The crash, and another fatal crash in the area in the past 12 months, led to calls for P-platers to be banned from driving on Queensland beaches.

Mr Payne said they’re hoping to meet with Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.

“We want to write to the Premier around the laws and we’re hoping to meet with her,” he said

“We want to make change in honour of Harrison.”

Mrs Payne said they have a ‘few things’ in the pipeline to fundraise for the initiative.

“His mates want to do a fun run and we’ve got stickers that we’ve made from his number plate,” she said.

“We want to see (the stickers) on just about every car if we can, that would be fantastic.”

If you wish to contribute to The Harrison Payne Initiative Inc. you can visit this link.

Mr Roby’s case will next be heard at the Caboolture Magistrates Court on December 14.