Connor Matthiasson fronts court over the death of Elise Hodder

The father of a man accused of killing a Clifton Hill model after a Kooyong rave has offered the court $100,000 to secure his son’s bail.

Connor Matthiasson is accused of dangerous driving causing death after he allegedly hit and killed model Elise Hodder after a Kooyong rave.

The father of a man accused of killing a Clifton Hill model after a Kooyong rave has offered the court $100,000 to secure his son’s bail.

Sunbury man Connor Matthiasson appeared in the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with culpable driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death and negligently causing serious injury.

Police allege the 23-year-old was unlicensed, drunk and under the influence of cannabis when he got behind the wheel of his car as police arrived to break up the rave about 1.10am on Sunday.

It’s alleged he hit Elise Hodder, dragging her under the car as he tried to leave the carpark of Sir Zelman Cowen Park.

It is understood Ms Hodder and Mr Matthiasson were both attendees at the party but did not know each other.

Connor Mathiasson, 23, has been charged over the death of Melbourne model Elise Hodder at a Kooyong park. Picture: Supplied

Witnesses said as he reversed his vehicle, he allegedly hit several people, including Ms Hodder.

Another woman suffered leg injuries and will require surgery to reconstruct both her ankles.

Mr Matthiasson was supported by his family in the front row of the short 10-minute hearing on Tuesday morning, where Magistrate Donna Bakos set his bail surety at $100,000.

His father put up the surety.

A man sits at a flower tribute for Elise Hodder who died in Kooyong. Picture: Brendan Beckett

In granting bail, Ms Bakos said Mr Matthiasson was a young man with no relevant driving convictions who had never been in custody before.

She said it could be a while before all police reports were completed for the court, and that Mr Matthiasson had underlying mental health issues he was trying to address.

Just over a week ago, Melbourne model Elise Hodder joyfully posted photos of her debut in a New York fashion magazine. Picture: Facebook

The court heard Mr Matthiasson’s licence had expired in July last year and was facing five charges, including being under the influence of cannabis.

On Monday, Ms Hodder’s parents Michael and Pauline said they had been “torn apart” by the sudden tragedy.

“She was not only a model, but a lifeguard who protected other people,” the couple told the Herald Sun on Monday night.

Ms Hodder was also a lifeguard. Picture: Facebook

“Simply — she was a beautiful, beautiful soul with a radiance that touched everybody. Her presence, respect for others and calmness is what the world was lucky to have. Our hearts are broken but devoted to supporting family and her friends. Torn apart, but your smile and heartbeat will always be with us.”

It is understood Ms Hodder came from a large policing family, with her father a retired Victoria Police officer.

Mr Matthiasson will return to court in February.