Teen Driver Avoids Jail in Hit-and-Run Death of Police Commissioner's Son

Dhirren Singh Randhawa receives a suspended sentence for the fatal incident during Schoolies week.

Dhirren Singh Randhawa, 19, was sentenced to one year, one month, and seven days, with a non-parole period of seven months, all suspended for good behavior over two years.
The incident occurred at Goolwa Beach, where Randhawa struck Charlie Stevens, 18, causing irreversible brain damage leading to his death.
Randhawa pleaded guilty to aggravated driving without due care and leaving the scene of the crash, with more serious charges dropped.
He expressed remorse to Charlie Stevens' family, acknowledging the pain his actions caused.
Randhawa is banned from driving for 10 years as part of his sentence.