Man charged after 'nicest, kindest' teen killed while riding dirt bike
A man has been charged after a teenager riding a dirt bike was killed in an alleged hit-and-run in Logan, south of Brisbane
Police allege a black Toyota Hilux utility was driving dangerously along Bourke Street in in Waterford West about 8pm last night when it hit a white dirt bike being ridden by two teenage boys.
The 17-year-old rider, Jai Anderson, died at the scene and the 19-year-old boy, known only as Ezekiel, was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his leg.
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The 17-year-old rider, Jai Anderson, died at the scene and the 19-year-old boy, known only as Ezekiel, was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his leg. Nine
Family and friends gathered to remember Jai Anderson, who died in Logan, Queensland. Nine
Anderson's family are remembering him as "the nicest, kindest person," and said their lives will "never be the same."
Jai survived a shooting just six months ago.
Police allege the driver fled the scene in the vehicle without helping to the pair.
Police allege a black Toyota Hilux utility was driving dangerously along Bourke Street in in Waterford West about 8pm last night when it hit a white dirt bike being ridden by two teenage boys. Nine
PolAir tracked the utility allegedly being driven to Cairns Street, Loganholme, where the driver, a 21-year-old Thornlands man, was taken into custody.
Detectives charged the man with one count of manslaughter, grievous bodily harm and fail to remain at scene.
He was denied police bail and will appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court tomorrow.
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