Woman remanded over fatal road rage reversal
Melinda Jane Avison, 41, was denied bail after allegedly reversing into and killing Trevor Gordon Fleet, 73, in a road rage incident.
Avison appeared in bail court on Thursday. Avison was charged with manslaughter.
The incident happened on August 31 near the Princes Highway in Bega, NSW. Police say the pair had an argument.
Avison reversed her silver Holden SUV into Fleet. Fleet was taken to South East Regional Hospital in serious condition.
He died a day later. Detectives spent a month investigating.
They carried out search warrants on Wednesday. They took the vehicle and other evidence.
Avison was arrested and taken to Bega Police Station. Her lawyer did not apply for bail.
Bail was formally refused. The matter returns to court on December 15.
- Melinda Jane Avison, 41, manslaughter
- Woman charged
- Trevor Gordon Fleet, 73
- Victim
- August 31, near Princes Highway, Bega NSW
- Incident date
- One month before arrest
- Investigation length
Why it mattersRoad rage that turns fatal shows how quickly disputes on the road can spiral into tragedy. The case will be closely watched by courts handling serious driving incidents.
AustraliaThe case highlights the dangers of road rage in regional NSW. Courts and police will use it to remind drivers of the extreme legal consequences of violent disputes on public roads.
Corroborated byperthnow.com.au
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