Tragedy Strikes: Son of South Australia’s Police Commissioner on Life Support After Alleged Hit-and-Run Incident

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Charlie Stevens, an 18-year-old celebrating schoolies at Goolwa Beach in South Australia, is currently fighting for his life after being involved in an alleged hit-and-run incident. The son of Police Commissioner Grant Stevens, Charlie was struck by a car on Beach Rd at around 9pm on Friday. He suffered serious injuries and was quickly flown to Flinders Medical Centre, where it was discovered that he had sustained an irreversible brain injury. Charlie is currently on life support, surrounded by his immediate family who are awaiting the arrival of other relatives from interstate.

The driver of the car, an 18-year-old man from Encounter Bay, did not stop at the scene of the accident. Authorities identified him a short distance away and subsequently arrested him. He has since been charged with causing harm by dangerous driving, aggravated driving without due care, leaving the scene of a serious crash, and failing to provide accurate responses to questions. His vehicle was towed for forensic examination as Major Crash Investigators continue to examine the area.

The news of Charlie’s accident has deeply affected the South Australian community, with Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams breaking down in tears as she revealed his identity to the media on Saturday morning. Premier Peter Malinauskas expressed his support for Commissioner Stevens and his family, acknowledging the Commissioner’s dedication to protecting South Australians throughout his 14-year career in the police force.

Charlie had recently started working as an apprentice carpenter and was said to love his job. The incident involving his son comes just after Commissioner Stevens addressed the media about the death of a police officer in the town of Senior. Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig, 53, was fatally shot while responding to a call at a rural property. Another officer and the armed suspect were also injured in the incident. This marked the first time in over 20 years that a serving police officer had been killed in the line of duty in South Australia.

As the South Australian community comes to terms with these tragic events, thoughts and prayers are being sent to Charlie Stevens and his family, as well as to the entire police force mourning the loss of one of their own. The incident serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by both civilians and law enforcement officers and highlights the need for increased road safety awareness. The driver involved in the hit-and-run will appear in court on Monday November 20th to face the charges against him..