September 3rd 2024.
A tragic incident occurred yesterday morning in Kingaroy, Queensland, where a 30-year-old man allegedly hit and killed a father in a hit-and-run. What makes this incident even more disturbing is that the driver was operating the vehicle without a valid license.
The victim, Colin Watson, was walking with a friend in the early hours of the morning on First Avenue when the 36-year-old driver struck him from behind with a black Mercedes. Shockingly, instead of stopping to help, the driver fled the scene, leaving Watson fatally injured on the road.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, Watson tragically passed away at the scene, just a short distance from his home. His family, still reeling from the sudden loss, shared that he had only stepped out to get some milk. They remember him as a "good mate" with a kind heart, and are struggling to come to terms with the senseless tragedy.
Meanwhile, the friend who was walking with Watson was taken to the hospital for precautionary measures. As the community mourns the loss of a loved one, the driver of the Mercedes was located by police at a residence on Boonenne Ellesmere Road in Taabinga. He was promptly arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and driving without a valid license.
The driver, who is also 30 years old, will face the Murgon Magistrates Court today to answer for his actions. This heartbreaking incident serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of following traffic laws and the devastating consequences that can result from reckless driving. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Colin Watson during this difficult time.
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