Daniel Liddell: Jet-ski rider tells court he is 'immeasurably sorry' after killing a young boy
A jet-ski rider who hit and killed a 14-year-old boy on South Australia's Murray River has faced court on Wednesday, apologising to the boy's family for his irreversible actions.
Cooper Henke died in December when Liddell, who was doing doughnuts on a jet-ski, spun into the boy's kayak. Another child was left seriously injured.
Liddell recorded a blood alcohol reading of .08 after the crash, as well as reports of methamphetamines in his system.
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Liddell recorded a blood alcohol reading of .08 after the crash, as well as reports of methamphetamines in his system. 9News
14-year-old Cooper Henke tragically died in December last year when his kayake was hit by Liddell's jet-ski. 9News
The boy was kayaking with a friend when they were hit by the jet-ski. 9News
Defence lawyer James Caldicott said outside court that his client was "very remorseful".
Lidell cried and his body trembled in court.
"There is little I can say, and nothing I can do to take back what I've done," he told the court.
"I am immeasurably sorry."
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The heartbroken family of Cooper Henke faced their sons killer today in court. 9News
Prosecutors are pushing for jail, calling the death "senseless" and that Liddell had no business skylarking around the river where children were out paddling.
Even though Liddell has admitted to an aggravated count of causing death by dangerous driving, his lawyers say he shouldn't end up behind bars.
They claim he is a man who made an incredibly poor decision.
"Everyone deserves a chance to redeem themselves in community," his lawyer told the court.
Liddell is set to face sentencing in June.
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