Joshua Andrew Peterson, charged over death of much-loved woman Shanti Wren, has matters heard in Mossman Magistrates Court
The man charged with causing the driving death of much-loved real estate worker Shanti Wren has had his matters mentioned in court.
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THE man charged with causing the death of much-loved real estate worker Shanti Wren has had his matters mentioned in court.
Joshua Andrew Peterson, 31, was charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death while affected by an intoxicating substance, drink driving and unlicensed driving over the death of Ms Wren in early March.
Mr Peterson’s matters were first mentioned in the Mossman Magistrates Court on Wednesday, March 23.
They were adjourned for another mention on Wednesday, May 18, in the same court.
The fatal crash occurred on Barrier Street in front of a popular Port Douglas restaurant on Wednesday, March 2, at around 6pm.
Police said Mr Peterson and Ms Wren were thrown from the bike after negotiating a corner, with Ms Wren transported to Mossman hospital by paramedics.
She sustained critical injuries and later died in hospital.
Ms Wren’s death shattered the community of Port Douglas, with friends of the adored woman giving heartbreaking tributes to a “ray of sunshine” who “lived 100 lives in one.”
The former real estate receptionist and hospitality employee was known for her beautiful smile and vivacious personality.
Port Douglas Police station Officer in Charge Damien Meadows said the community had been left “rattled” following the incident.
“She touched a lot of lives and was a very positive person,” he said.
“It has rattled a lot of people.”
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