– Alleged road rage attack victim Rhyce Harding
– Friend of Rhyce Harding before he died.
Accident – Death – Obituary News :
The heartbreaking story of Rhyce Harding, the victim of a fatal alleged road rage attack, has left his loved ones devastated. Stacey Disbray, his best friend, was on the phone with him moments before his untimely death.
Disbray recounted the harrowing experience of being connected to Harding as the tragic events unfolded. She tearfully shared, “I had to listen to my best friend die. He goes ‘hang on a second, I’ll be back’.” Unfortunately, those were the last words she heard from him.
As Disbray listened in horror, Harding was reportedly dragged 100 metres by a ute along Jersey Road in Blackett at around 8.45am. The senseless act of violence has left a community in shock and mourning.
Details of the Tragic Encounter
Court papers reveal that the alleged driver, 39-year-old Bradley Wilkinson, had a teenage boy in the passenger seat of his ute as he recklessly sped up Jersey Road. In a terrifying confrontation, Wilkinson is said to have cut off Harding, who was driving a red Ford Ranger.
Approached by the victim, Wilkinson allegedly held onto Harding’s jumper, dragging him 40 metres before running him over. The brutal nature of the incident has led to Wilkinson being charged with manslaughter, failing to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death, negligent driving (occasioning death), and dangerous driving occasioning death – drive manner dangerous.
Legal Proceedings and Questions Raised
Wilkinson, in his defence, claimed that it was Harding who grabbed him before he drove away in fear for his safety. However, the tragic outcome of the encounter cannot be denied. Wilkinson continued with his day, completing a full shift at work before parking his ute near his home in Windsor.
His lawyer, Javid Faiz, has raised questions about the severity of the charges, suggesting that manslaughter may be downgraded based on the evidence presented. The legal proceedings are ongoing, with the outcome dependent on the testimony of police and the circumstances surrounding the case.
The community is left grappling with the senseless loss of a young life, as they seek justice for Rhyce Harding and closure for his grieving loved ones.
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Victim alleged road rage attack Rhyce Harding spoke friend moments before died.
