Teen driver Lynden Joshua Roby appears in court after deadly Bribie Island crash

The family of a teenager killed in a horrific Bribie Island crash say nothing will bring back their beloved son as his accused killer appears in court.

The grief-stricken parents of a teenage boy who died in a horrific car crash have come face-to-face with the man charged in relation to their son’s death.

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

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 Payne, 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.

18 year old Lynden Joshua Roby leaves Caboolture Magistrates after facing charges of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.

Mr and Mrs Payne and other members of the Payne family attended the Caboolture Magistrates Court for the brief mention.

“He didn’t look at us at all,” Mr Payne said.

“I’m glad I went, I needed to go and be there.

“It’s never going to bring Harry back but there’s got to be justice for it.

“I don’t think it makes you feel any better but we just want answers.”

Mr Payne said the family would continue to attend every court date moving forward.

“We’re all just doing OK, it doesn’t get any easier as time goes,” he said.

“Our family has been awesome in its support.

“The impact on everyone has just been unbelievable … I still get messages from his friends, he was so well loved.

“There are so many people still mourning his loss like we are. It still feels surreal to be honest.

“You just think he’s going to come home.”

Harrison Payne lost his life in a crash on Bribie Island. Photo Supplied

Mrs Payne said her son was a loving and considerate young man who looked out for his mates.

They have set up a memorial at the Narangba Lookout.

“It’s where they (friends and family) go to remember him and to talk about him. It’s very special,’’ she said.

“There was a mate of his who was going through a rough patch, so Harry would call him three times a day and make sure he got out of bed every morning.

“He was always thinking about others.’’

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 Roby will appear again at Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 16.