Teen charged with murder over fatal hit-and-run in Taylors Lakes fifteen months into investigation
Fifteen months ago, a 16-year-old boy was struck and killed while trying to cross the road in Taylors Lakes. Now, police have made a significant development in the investigation.
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A teenage boy has been charged with murder over an alleged targeted hit-and-run in Taylors Lakes that killed a 16-year-old boy.
Fifteen months after a group of teenage boys were allegedly mowed down by a car while trying to cross the road in Taylors Lakes in November 2023, police charged an 18-year-old man with murder, two counts of reckless conduct endangering life and two counts of intentionally causing injury.
Police arrested the man, who was 16 years old at the time of the fatal incident, at his home about 6am on Thursday morning.
Police allege the three teens — aged 16, 16 and 15 — were deliberately struck by the stolen vehicle just before 7pm on November 6 2023.
The vehicle then allegedly fled the area, leaving the boys injured on the side of the road.
Emergency services rushed to the scene, but could not save one of the 16-year-old boys, who had sustained severe injuries when struck.
He died at the scene.
The two other boys were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police allege the incident was targeted and that those involved knew each other.
The 18-year-old man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with murder after spending Thursday afternoon being questioned by homicide detectives.
He faced a children’s court on Thursday afternoon where he was remanded in custody.
Murder accused can only apply for bail in the Supreme Court.
He will return to court on March 20.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Originally published as Teen charged with murder over fatal hit-and-run in Taylors Lakes fifteen months into investigation
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