May 6th 2024.
The family of a 12-year-old girl is still grieving after losing their beloved daughter in a tragic car accident near Geelong. They feel disappointed and let down by the justice system, as the accused driver responsible for the crash was out on parole and wearing an ankle monitor at the time of the incident.
Mia Rossiter lost her life in an instant on January 3, when the car her family was travelling in was hit by an alleged hoon on the Hamilton Highway in Stonehaven. Her parents, Dani and Paul Rossiter, and her younger sister Willow, were also injured and rushed to the hospital. Paul, who goes by the nickname PJ, had to undergo extensive treatment for his injuries, spending more than three months in the hospital.
PJ fondly remembers his daughter as a kind and selfless girl with a heart of gold, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Dani recalls the horrific moment when she realized something was wrong with her daughter, as they tried to put her in the recovery position. It was a devastating and heartbreaking experience for the entire family.
The accused driver, Jordan Kenyon, 28, was released from prison just last year after serving five and a half years for previous driving offences. He has now been charged with dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing serious injury, and breaching his parole. While he has not yet faced a trial or been found guilty of the charges, the Rossiter family has expressed their general concerns about the justice system.
They are urging the state government to tighten the requirements for bail and parole, in hopes of preventing similar tragedies from happening in the future. Dani confesses that she struggles with overwhelming emotions of anger, sadness, and depression, and some days, she finds it difficult to even get out of bed.
Jordan Kenyon is set to appear in Geelong Magistrates Court tomorrow, where he will face the consequences of his actions. But for the Rossiter family, the pain and loss they have endured is something that can never be undone. They will continue to fight for justice and to honor the memory of their precious daughter, Mia.
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