A Logan City teenager who’s been charged with murder over a crash that killed a pregnant couple in Brisbane on Tuesday night, could face further charges relating to the death of an unborn child.
Those killed were 31 year old Kate Leadbetter and 37 year old Matthew Field who died while walking their dogs on Australia Day.
Police are waiting for confirmation of the pregnancy.
At a Press conference on Wednesday morning, Assistant Commissioner Brian Codd said there is provision for offences relating to the killing of unborn children.
“That is certainly something we’ll be considering as part of the ongoing investigation,” he said.
Police allege the 17-year-old driver from Waterford West ran a red light, resulting in the allegedly stolen landcruiser colliding with a truck, causing the 4WD to roll, which then ploughed into the couple.
The Logan City teenager is due to face Childrens Court today charged with murdering the couple, but more charges are possible in relation to the death of the unborn child, pending a police investigation.
