Jessie Jade Dennis and Summer-Ann Michelle Harrison have manslaughter cases mentioned in Roma Magistrates Court

Two people charged with the manslaughter of six-year-old Riley Wells, who was killed by a prime mover, have had their cases mentioned in Roma Magistrates Court. Here’s the latest.

Jessie Jade Dennis and Summer-Ann Michelle Harrison who have been charged with the manslaughter of 6-year-old Roma boy Riley Wells have had their matters mentioned in Roma Magistrates Court.

Two people charged with manslaughter over the death of six-year-old Riley Wells, who was killed in a Carnarvon Highway crash at Injune, have had their cases mentioned in court.

Jessie Jade Dennis, 34, and Summer-Ann Michelle Harrison, 19, had their respective matters mentioned in Roma Magistrates Court on Tuesday, March 28.

While Ms Harrison appeared in court in person, Mr Dennis’ appearance was excused and he had lawyers representing him.

Both co-accused have had their cases adjourned to June 6 while police continue to gather material.

Manslaughter co-accused Summer-Ann Michelle Harrison appeared in Roma Magistrates Court where she had her matters mentioned and adjourned to June 6.

Magistrate Shane Elliott said from what he’s been told, “it’s a relatively large brief (of evidence).”

Dennis and Harrison were charged in early January in connection with the death of six-year-old Riley Wells after he was allegedly left behind in a car that was hit by a semi-trailer on the Carnarvon Highway at Injune.

It’s alleged a white Toyota LandCruiser was travelling south about 2.10am when it left the road and rolled before coming to rest in the northbound lane.

Police allege the vehicle was being driven by Mr Dennis, with Ms Harrison and Riley Wells passengers in the vehicle.

Following the crash it is alleged the two adults were able to free themselves, however the boy was not removed from the vehicle and was still in the LandCruiser when it was struck by a passing prime mover. Riley tragically died at the scene.

Two days before the anniversary of the boy’s death Mr Dennis was charged with one count of manslaughter, dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and taking a protected animal, with Ms Harrison charged with one count of manslaughter and taking a protected animal.

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