Tragic Death of 18-Year-Old Charlie Stevens, Son of SA Police Commissioner, After Car Accident at Schoolies Celebration

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Tragedy Strikes as SA Police Commissioner’s Son Dies in Alleged Hit-and-Run Incident

In a devastating turn of events, the 18-year-old son of South Australia’s Police Commissioner, Grant Stevens, has tragically passed away after sustaining an irreversible brain injury in an alleged hit-and-run incident. The incident occurred at Goolwa Beach during a schoolies celebration on Friday evening. Charlie Stevens, the young victim, was struck by a car on Beach Rd at approximately 9pm. He was immediately rushed to Flinders Medical Centre where medical professionals discovered the severity of his injuries.

The Stevens family, who reside across the country, quickly gathered by Charlie’s side to support him during his final moments. Sadly, shortly before 9pm on Saturday, it was confirmed that Charlie had succumbed to his injuries. Commissioner Grant Stevens and his wife, Emma, expressed their gratitude towards the South Australia Police (SAPOL) staff, first responders, and other emergency services workers who attended the incident. They also extended their appreciation to the wider community for their support during this difficult time.

The driver responsible for the accident, an 18-year-old man from Encounter Bay, did not stop at the scene. However, he was apprehended by authorities a short distance away on Port Elliot Rd. The driver now faces charges of causing harm by dangerous driving, aggravated driving without due care, leaving the scene of a serious crash, and failing to provide truthful answers. He is scheduled to appear in Christies Beach Magistrates Court on Monday, November 20.

Charlie Stevens was a much-loved member of the AFL community and an active participant in the Goodwood Saints Football Club. President Jordan Dodd expressed his grief over the tragic loss and described Charlie as an effervescent presence and a pleasure to coach. He also conveyed the club’s unwavering support for the Stevens family during this incredibly challenging time. Mental health support programs have been made available to players and their families, particularly within the under 17.5 boys team.

Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams, alongside Premier Peter Malinauskas, broke the news of Charlie’s identity to the media on Saturday morning. Emotionally, she emphasized that tragic incidents like this can happen to anyone in the community and that the sense of grief is always profound. Premier Malinauskas acknowledged Commissioner Grant Stevens’ dedication to protecting South Australians and expressed the solidarity of the South Australian community with him and his family.

This devastating event occurred just hours after Commissioner Stevens addressed the media regarding the death of a police officer in the town of Senior. Brevet Sergeant Jason Doig was fatally shot during a confrontation with an armed suspect at a rural property. Another officer, Sergeant Michael Hutchinson, was also shot, as well as the 26-year-old occupant, Jaydn Stimson. This marked the first time in over two decades that a serving police officer had been killed in the line of duty in South Australia.

As investigations into both incidents continue, the South Australian community mourns the loss of Charlie Stevens and stands united in support of Commissioner Grant Stevens and his family during this unimaginably difficult time..