Tobias Alexander Fine in court for manslaughter of teen motorcyclist Jai Anderson
The driver allegedly responsible for the death of a teen motorcyclist in Logan at the weekend has faced court for manslaughter, in what police allege was a calculated, planned incident.
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The driver allegedly responsible for the death of a teen dirt bike rider in Logan at the weekend has been denied bail in court, with a Magistrate stating they were concerned over the “tension in the community”.
Tobias Alexander Fine, 21, had his matter heard in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on March 8, while held in custody at the Brisbane Watchhouse.
Mr Fine, from Thornlands, faced charges of manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and failure to remain and assist at the scene.
Police allege between February 14 and March 4, Mr Fine believed his motorbike had been stolen by the deceased victim, 17-year-old Jai Anderson and was undertaking surveillance on his house.
They allege Mr Fine organised with a group through text messages to track down the rider.
On Saturday, March 4, Mr Fine allegedly struck the victim and another 19-year-old male with his black Toyota HiLux at 9.30pm on Bourke St, Waterford West.
Police prosecutor Senior Sergeant Stephen Cochrane told the court it was a calculated plan by the defendant and a text message by Mr Fine indicated this.
“If you find anyone that can meet us out sooner let me know, just in case they arrive and we get a better chance of taking them,” said the text message from Mr Fine.
“If I run one off the road we can only take one easily unless we quickly tread over one in the ute before the c***s get up.”
Snr Sgt Cochrane said it was a serious, calculated offence unlike a typical dangerous operation of a vehicle incident.
“This was not a simple accident that could have been avoided,” he said.
“If the defendant has the presence of mind to track people down, place them under surveillance and then kill them; he could interfere with witnesses.
“He should be remanded in custody for the protection of the community.”
The court heard the driver then allegedly fled the scene and called police to report the incident but gave a self-serving, incomplete version of events.
Magistrate Pamela Dowse denied bail in the short term and said there were a lot of serious matters to be considered.
“I’m concerned about the tension in the community and there is a lot to play out in terms of evidence,” said Magistrate Dowse.
“The defendant is definitely a candidate for bail, with no criminal history and is not in a show cause position.”
The bail application was adjourned to April 5 in Beenleigh Magistrates Court.
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Originally published as Tobias Alexander Fine in court for manslaughter of teen motorcyclist Jai Anderson