A bus driver charged after a CBD crash in Brisbane that killed an 18-year-old woman was assaulted as he left court.
Police allege Lindsay Francis Selby, 70, was riding a bus along Edward Street in Brisbane at around 5pm on March 8 when he mounted the curb and struck Tia Cameron, 18, before pinning her against a building.
Ms Cameron, an administration worker, died at the scene while four bus passengers were treated for minor injuries.
The 70-year-old man was brought before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday, charged with one count of reckless driving causing death.
Emotions ran high when Selby appeared in court for the first time since the rush hour crisis.
Magistrate Ross Mack pushed Selby’s mention back half an hour on Wednesday as a large group of Cameron’s supporters arrived in court for the case.
The courtroom was packed and many had to stand when Selby appeared, including the many supporters of the victim who wore T-shirts with Ms Cameron’s picture.
Cameron’s partner Hayden McKinlay glared at a seated Selby as he stood next to him in the courtroom.
Lindsay Francis Selby, 70, (centre) was verbally abused as he stood in the Brisbane Magistrates Court, charged with one count of careless driving causing death
Police allege Selby was riding a bus along Edward Street in Brisbane at around 5pm on March 8 when he mounted the curb and struck Tia Cameron, 18, pinning her against a building.
Mrs Cameron (pictured) died at the scene, while four bus passengers were treated for minor injuries
The 18-year-old’s supporters were angry when Magistrate Mack adjourned the case within minutes so that the forensic crash report can be completed and provided to the defense.
“I’m kidding,” one supporter said, according to the Courier mail.
“We have to be dragged all the way through again,” said another.
A supporter was heard calling Selby a ‘f***ing f***wit’.
Magistrate Mack told Cameron’s supporters to be grateful they were allowed into the courtroom and let the case take its course.
‘Don’t try. I have given you the courtesy of letting you in, let it be,” Magistrate Mack said.
Selby was shouted at by supporters – some of whom had to be restrained by others – as he left the courtroom.
However, Magistrate Mack asked if security was required Selby’s lawyer Claire McGee declined the offer.
Selby’s supporters protected him as he left.
The 70-year-old was insulted again as he left the building, with the victim’s supporters following him down the street.
Selby did not enter a plea during his brief mention.
A large group of Ms Cameron’s supporters arrived in the courtroom, many wearing T-shirts bearing her picture (pictured)
The court heard that a forensic crash report is still being prepared, which is not expected to be submitted until August 21.
His case was subsequently adjourned until September 4.
Friends and family mourned Ms Cameron’s tragic death at an emotional funeral service at Brisbane’s Hillsong Theatre on March 14.
Attendees heard that Ms Cameron always wanted to be a mother, travel the world and buy a house with her partner, Mr McKinlay.
A powerful tribute read on behalf of Mr Mckinlay spoke of their love and future plans together, revealing that the last words they spoke to each other were “I love you”.