Bradley Spark pleads guilty to hit-and-run charges over death of David Thomson

The driver accused of hitting and killing a Ballarat cyclist in a hit-run which his daughter, a police officer, attended has admitted his guilt in court.

Bradley John Spark faced court over a Ballarat East hit-and-run in October 2021.

The Alfredton man accused of hitting and killing a Ballarat father in a hit-and-run last year has pleaded guilty to three charges in court.

Bradley John Spark, 39, was arrested in Ballarat East last October in relation to the death of David Thomson, 60, who Spark struck with his car.

Mr Thomson worked as a delivery driver at Eureka Concrete and was a member of the North Ballarat Cricket Club.

David Thomson with his daughter Sophie Thomson. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

His daughter, Detective Senior Constable Sophie Thomson, attended the crime scene of her father’s death as she drove to work that morning.

She stopped to help but was ushered away when those on scene realised it was her father who had died.

In Ballarat Magistrates Court on Thursday, Spark pleaded guilty to failing to stop after a fatal accident, failing to render assistance after a fatal accident, and driving in a manner dangerous causing death.

Ms Thomson and Mr Thomson’s son were present during the hearing.

Spark will remain in custody and appear in County Court for sentencing at a later date.