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| CREDIT: AAP A teenager that was accused of murdering a Brisbane couple in an Australia Day joyride crash is now facing trial where it has been revealed he is "remorseful and profoundly sorry." He is being charged with murdering Kate Leadbetter (31), and Matthew Field (37) who were walking their dogs in Alexandra Hills when tragedy struck. Ms. Leadbetter was six months pregnant at the time. It was alleged by police the 17-year-old ran a red light in a Landcruiser and collided with a truck at an intersection before the 4WD rolled into the couple who were crossing the street. Both victims died at the scene. The teen fled before stealing a set of keys from a nearby house. He was soon arrested by police. Authorities believe the Landcruiser was stolen from a Cleveland home earlier in the day. He is being charged with two counts of murder and offences relating to dangerous driving while under the influence of an intoxicant, failing to fulfill duties at the scene of the crash, wilful damage, and burglary. Defense Barrister Ruth O'Gorman addressed the court on the teen's behalf. "He accepts that by his manner of driving on the day in question that he caused the deaths of Ms. Leadbetter and Mr. Fields." "He has communicated that to the prosecuting authority, even at this very early stage." "He is profoundly sorry and remorseful for what occurred." "However, he disputes that he knew by his manner of driving that he would probably have caused those deaths." The teenager appeared in court by video link, did not enter a plea and was not supported by family or friends during his brief appearance. The court was remanded for December 6th. |
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