Police arrest suspect after mother is killed in hit-and-run at daycare; authorities say it was not an accident.

A tragic incident has rocked the community as a young mother was killed in a hit-and-run attack while walking home with her daughter after dropping her off at daycare. The accused, 24-year-old Larissa Rita Mae-Leigh Sant, appeared in court and was denied bail because of the severity of the charges against her.

According to police, the victim, 23-year-old Kiesha Thompson, was deliberately targeted and struck by a four-wheel drive vehicle while walking on the footpath in Daisy Hill, south of Brisbane. The incident occurred on Friday and Thompson passed away in the hospital that same night. Sant was later arrested and charged with murder.

In a press conference, Detective Inspector Chris Knight stated that they have reason to believe that the hit-and-run was not just a random accident, but a deliberate act. The silver Toyota Prado involved in the incident was allegedly seen in the area for an extended period of time before the crash occurred.

Sant was taken into custody and her case was brought before the Ipswich Magistrates Court. Due to the serious nature of the charge, she was not eligible for bail. Police also revealed that they found a damaged silver Toyota Prado in Goodna, west of Brisbane, and arrested Sant in a nearby suburb, Yamanto.

This case has been described as far from typical, and police have not commented on the relationship between the victim and the accused. When asked if it was a domestic violence situation, Detective Inspector Knight responded that it was not that simple.

As the investigation continues, police are appealing for any dashcam footage and are asking for anyone who may have been on a white, unbranded bus in the area around 9am on Friday to come forward. Sant's case has been adjourned and she is expected to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on July 31.

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