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Two teenage girls accused of stealing the car involved in the horror Burwood smash front court

Two teenage girls who allegedly stole the Jeep Cherokee used in the horror crash that killed trainee doctor William Taylor have appeared in a court.

Vision leading up to fatal Burwood crash

Two teenage girls accused of stealing the car involved in the horror Burwood smash that killed trainee doctor William Taylor, 28, fronted court on Friday.

Both teenagers appeared before a children’s court and had their proceedings adjourned until next month.

The girls have been charged with stealing the 2015 Jeep Cherokee used in the July 2 fatal collision.

The stolen jeep was allegedly used in the fatal crash. Picture: 9 NEWS
The stolen jeep was allegedly used in the fatal crash. Picture: 9 NEWS

Police will allege the car was stolen on the same day of the accident.

They are also charged with retaining the stolen car.

The teenagers were not charged with being involved in the crash.

They will next appear before a court on August 2.

Six teenagers were allegedly in the stolen Jeep Cherokee which was travelling at speed and erratically when it struck and killed another driver William Taylor, 28, in Burwood.

Tributes are flooding in for Burwood Burwood fatal hit-run victim William Taylor. Picture: Victoria Police
Tributes are flooding in for Burwood Burwood fatal hit-run victim William Taylor. Picture: Victoria Police

A 17-year-old boy who was allegedly behind the wheel of a stolen car that killed an innocent motorist had previously fronted court.

He was bailed for 36 hours before his bail was revoked after he went missing for 52 hours and failed to attend a Youth Justice appointment.

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