Bullbar could hold clue to Wagga Wagga teen’s hit and run death: Police
More than two years after Braydon Worldon was killed and left on the side of the road, police are appealing for help in finding the person responsible for Braydon Worldon’s death.
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A bio-engineering report could hold vital clues in finding the vehicle which was used in the hit and run of a teenager killed in the Riverina in 2018.
Detectives are appealing for more information about the death of 15-year-old Braydon Worldon who was killed on River Rd, Wantabadgery – about 40km east of Wagga Wagga.
A senior police source told The Daily Telegraph the bio-engineering report revealed a large, heavy bullbar was fitted to the front of the car which hit and killed him.
The same source said police had not “ruled out anything more sinister” than an accidental hit and run.
In the hours leading up to his death, the teenager had been celebrating his 15th birthday and been drinking alcohol.
He was last seen leaving the farm where his parents worked and lived and said he was going to the shed.
His body was found on December 19 of 2018 around 1.30am after a passing motorist found blood on the road.
Police are seeking information from the public in relation to heavy vehicles that use River Road, Wantabadgery as well as those that may have been in the Wantabadgery area on the night of the incident.
Riverina Police District Crime Manager Adrian Telfer said police are leaving no stone unturned.
“We are continuing to follow up on information provided by the public as well as our own avenues of investigation,” he said.
“We want to be able to provide answers to Braydon’s mother, Crystal, and the rest of his family regarding the circumstances of Braydon’s death.
“Any information that can be provided by the public is invaluable.”
Braydon’s mother Crystal Worldon last year said it had been a “hard struggle” without her son’s “beautiful smile … and cheekiness.”
Braydon lived with his mother and helped out on the farm while still attending school.
Photos of the teenager show his love of the outdoors, including “anything to do with fishing” in the Riverina.
Braydon’s family have said it was out of character for him to walk along the remote country highway alone and without his phone.
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