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Man, 58, Charged Over Fatal Margate Hit-and-Run That Killed 17-Year-Old

The Scarborough suspect faces a court appearance after a manhunt that followed the teen’s death.

Overview

  • Queensland Police charged the 58-year-old Scarborough man with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and leaving the scene of an incident without obtaining help.
  • He was refused police bail and will appear at Redcliffe Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
  • Police say a white Nissan Navara ute fled after striking the teenager on Margate Parade at about 11.27 pm on Monday.
  • Paramedics attempted CPR but the girl, identified by her family as Olivia, died at the scene.
  • The collision triggered a manhunt for the driver, and a local resident reported a loud crash and screeching tyres before calling for help.