A younger Queensland mom is combating for her life in hospital whereas the person accused of attempting to kill her and her companion have confronted courtroom.
Jaay Edwards and her companion Cooper Kennedy have been having fun with a uncommon night time off collectively on Saturday when it’s alleged they have been intentionally run over simply north of Brisbane by a driver who then fled the scene.
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Joseph Peter Pritchard appeared briefly within the Cleveland Magistrates Court docket on Monday, charged with tried homicide over the incident. His case was adjourned till Could.
The 34-year-old is accused of operating the younger couple over along with his automotive exterior the Alexandra Hills Resort at about 11.30pm, earlier than driving off.
The mother and father of 24-year-old Kennedy, who was launched from hospital on Sunday, attended courtroom to observe the point out.
Kennedy was reportedly left with a tire mark throughout his again.
His 25-year-old companion, and the mom of their two youngsters, stays in hospital combating for her life with critical head and stomach accidents.
She is at the moment in a medically induced coma.
The mother and father of two little boys have been on a date night time at a muay thai martial arts occasion once they have been allegedly intentionally run over.
The alleged driver didn’t apply for bail in courtroom and stays in custody.
The couple’s household stated their focus proper now was on Edwards pulling by way of and supporting the younger household as they got here to phrases with what had occurred.
“She’s mum and he or she’s wanted and he or she’s cherished,” Kennedy’s mom Jacqui Kennedy stated.
“It is simply devastating and it is simply so pointless.
“One thing like this, it is simply horrible.
“All people is struggling.”
-with Rosie Kingsun
