Teens allegedly involved in fatal hit-and-run death to be dealt with in Supreme court
Three youths, allegedly involved in a hit-and-run that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist, will have their matters heard in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
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THREE youths allegedly involved in the hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Shane Powell in Alice Springs will have their matters heard in the Northern Territory Supreme Court.
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On October 16 last year four people, aged 13 to 19, were charged after the allegedly stolen vehicle they were travelling in allegedly ran a red traffic light at the Larapinta intersection, colliding with a man riding his motorbike.
The vehicle failed to stop at the scene, where 47-year-old Shane Powell suffered life- threatening injuries, which he later died from.
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Two 19-year-old men, Jacob Long and Mick Edrick, and three youths — aged 13, 15 and 16 at the time — have since been charged with hit-and-run causing serious harm and failing to rescue or provide help.
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The five teenagers are yet to enter a plea.
The three youths return to court on Thursday, while the 19-year-olds will return at a later date
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