‘Most loyal person’: Family pays tribute to 17yo killed in bike crash

The man charged with the manslaughter of 17-year-old who died when the motorcycle he was on was allegedly hit by a HiLux south of Brisbane has been identified, as the teen is remembered as “the most ... genuine person”.

Friends and family described Jai as loyal and genuine. Picture: Richard Walker

The man charged with the manslaughter of 17-year-old who died when the motorcycle he was on was allegedly hit by a ute south of Brisbane has been identified, as the teen is remembered as “the most ... genuine person”.

Tobias Alexander Fine was due to appear before Magistrate Judith Daley at the Brisbane Arrest Court on Monday morning but remained in the watch-house cell while his lawyer Shane McDowel had his matter adjourned.

Police will allege Fine was driving a black Toyota HiLux utility dangerously when he hit the two teenagers who were travelling on a dirt bike on Bourke St at Waterford West in Logan at 9.25pm Saturday.

Jai Anderson, 17, died from his injuries at the scene and a 19-year-old pillion passenger was taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after the crash in Bourke St, Waterford West.

Police will allege Fine crashed into the motorcycle was trying to recover his dirt bike which had been taken when the tragedy unfolded.

Jai Anderson died when he was run over on a motorbike at Waterford West

Fine has been charged with the manslaughter of the 17-year-old rider and inflicting grievous bodily harm on his 19-year-old passenger.

He is also charged with failing to remain at the scene of a crash.

In a devastating set of circumstances, Mr Anderson had only just survived a shooting in

September in which he was taken to hospital with critical injuries to his chest.

The crash happened at Waterford West. Jai Anderson died at the scene. Picture: 7 News

Jai’s mother, Jackie Cardwell, described her son as a strong and loyal boy who always did right by his friends.

“If you had him in your corner you were set,” she said.

“You just needed him to have your back. He never asked for anything in return.”

Police helicopter Polair tracked the HiLux to Cairns St in Loganholme where Fine was arrested.

His matter was adjourned to Wednesday at the Beenleigh Magistrates Court where he is expected to apply for bail.

Mourners on Bourke St, where the crash happened. Picture: Richard Walker

“Witnesses, especially those with dashcam or CCTV from the area, including Loganholme in the vicinity of Cairns Street are urged to come forward,” police said in a statement.

Jai’s family have claimed it was a case of mistaken identity.

Ms Cardwell said the incident never should have happened.

“It’s all so unexpected,” she said.

“It’s never ever going to be the same.”

Jai’s older brother, Beau Anderson, said Jai was one of a kind and loved by everyone.

“He was the most loyal and genuine person you could ask for,” Mr Anderson said.

“He was always with his family or small group of friends.

“All his brothers will miss him,” he said.

Speaking generally about people trying to recover their own property, Bond University professor and former police detective Terry Goldsworthy said people should always contact police rather than trying to get it back themselves.

“People are getting frustrated with crime not getting any better and they are trying to protect their possessions and inevitably they engage in actions that are unlawful,” Dr Goldsworthy said.

“There is always a potential for danger – we have very restrictive police pursuit policy in Queensland – so if the public think that they can just jump in the car and pursue someone, and drive in a dangerous manner, they are going to get charged criminally.

“It’s frustrating for people and I can understand their frustrations with their property being taken but you’ve just got to ring triple-0 and hope you get a prompt response,” he said.

“The police should be coming out with an awareness campaign for people and say we understand you are frustrated with some of the crime issues at the moment but these are the actions you can do and these are the actions you shouldn’t do.”

Police are investigating the circumstances around the stolen bike, there is no suggestion the 19-year-old surviving passenger was responsible.