Stonehaven crash: Driver charged in fatal head-on collision, parole canceled after girl, 12, dies
The driver behind a fatal head-on collision near the Victorian city of Geelong that killed a 12-year-old girl has been charged and had his parole revoked.
Jordan Kenyon, 28, from Geelong's North Shore, is alleged to have been speeding and overtaking other motorists on the Hamilton Highway in Stonehaven, about 10km west of Geelong, in the lead-up to Wednesday night's crash.
Police allege his car, a white Holden Berlina, swerved to the opposite side of the highway and crashed head-on into a red Holden Barina.
Mia Rossiter, 12, was in the rear passenger seat of her family's Barina and was killed in the crash, while her half-sister Willow, 7, and parents, Paul and Danica Rossiter were rushed to hospital in serious condition.
Kenyon in the Berlina was taken to Geelong Hospital in a stable condition, while his passenger, a 21-year-old man from North Shore, was in a critical condition.
On Saturday, Kenyon was charged with breach of parole, driving while suspended, dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing serious injury.
His parole has been revoked by police and he will now remain behind bars until January 8, when he is expected to appear Geelong Magistrates Court.
Jordan Kenyon, 28, was charged with multiple misdemeanors for allegedly colliding with a car carrying a family of four on Hamilton Highway at 9 p.m. Wednesday.
Mia Rossiter, 12, was killed immediately when Kenyon's car collided with her family's. Her half-sister, 7, and parents were rushed to hospital in serious condition
The surviving Rossiters, from Lismore, were separated by the fatal crash and were all sent to different hospitals, according to family friend Zach Challoner.
'Mia's parents are in two different hospitals. Willow also went to a separate hospital, so the whole family is torn over the situation,” he said.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said there were reports the car was traveling at high speed and overtaking commuters moments before it collided with the Barina.
Police allege Kenyon's car veered to the opposite side of the highway and crashed head-on into the Rossiter's car about 10km west of Geelong.
Detective Acting Senior Sergeant Peter Romanis said the tragedy was 'completely preventable' 'enraged' police working on the case.
Willow was was in the back with Mia and suffered serious upper body injuries, but her condition has since improved to stable at the Royal Children's Hospital.
The fatal crash, which involved one of two children just days into the New Year, sent shockwaves through the local community.
Major Crash Detectives claim Kenyon was attempting to overtake another car on the highway when his white Holden Commodore collided with the red Holden Barina
Kenyon was charged with breach of parole, driving while suspended, dangerous driving causing death and two counts of dangerous driving causing serious injury
Tributes have since been paid to Mia and her family on social media by those who donated to the foundation GoFundMe which was organized by Mr Challoner.
“I have known some of the family members for a long time and they are such a close and loving family,” one woman wrote.
'Mia sounded like an incredible girl with great taste in the football team she supported. We are heartbroken by your loss,” another added.
Cheryl Rossiter, a relative of Mia, said family meant the world to her and hers “didn't deserve this.”
Mia would have turned 13 on January 25.