Man, 19, charged with excessively speeding causing death of woman in Coopers Plains crash
A teenager has been accused of excessively speeding when he allegedly struck and killed a pedestrian in Brisbane.
The 19-year-old man has been charged over the death of the 35-year-old woman who was walking on a footpath in Coopers Plains about 4.45am last Thursday.
The Logan man was allegedly driving a Mitsubishi Lancer west on Kessels Rd when he veered off the road and struck the woman, killing her instantly.
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The driver was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries.
He has been charged with dangerous driving causing death while excessively speeding. He faces a maximum of 20 years in jail if found guilty.
He also stands accused of driving unaccompanied while a learner.
He remains behind bars ahead of an appearance in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Tuesday.
