The identity of a single mother killed in an alleged collision while walking home from a social event has been revealed.
Tash Raven, 43, was hit by a silver Ford Falcon while walking on Boundary Road in Urangan, on the Sunshine Coast, early on Sunday morning.
Police allege the driver, 41, fled the scene just after midnight when Ms Raven died from her injuries, despite paramedics’ best efforts to save her.
The alleged driver was admitted to Hervey Bay Police Station later that morning and charged at Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Monday.
Ms. Raven’s brother, Joshua, has one GoFundMe to raise money for his sister’s funeral and to support her 15-year-old son Axl.
Tash Raven, 43, was killed just after midnight on Sunday in an alleged collision on Boundary Road in Urangan, on the Sunshine Coast.
The single mother of one died at the scene as the 41-year-old driver fled, police claim
Mr Raven said he was ‘lost for words’ after his sister’s death.
“I’m asking if anyone, big or small, can help give Tash a proper send-off and ensure we can move Axl forward and help him get off to a good start,” he wrote.
“I’m at a loss for words right now and I just hope that we can rally the community around Axl and make sure we can support him as much as possible.”
Ms Raven’s colleagues at nail salon Sassy Minx said she was ‘irreplaceable’ and they will also be collecting donations to help Axl.
‘We ask for your support at this incredibly difficult time. “Tash leaves behind a young son, just 15 years old, who now faces a future without the love and guidance of his mother,” the team said.
‘To honor Tash’s memory and support her son, we are collecting donations to cover the costs of her funeral and to provide her son with financial support during this challenging time.
“Your compassion and generosity mean a lot to us as we navigate this sad time. Thank you for being part of our community and supporting Tash’s family.”
Ms. Raven’s brother, Joshua, launched a GoFundMe to pay for his sister’s funeral and raise money to support her son, Axl
Ms Raven was returning from a social event when she was struck by a silver Ford Falcon and died at the scene from her injuries, despite the best efforts of paramedics to save her.
Friends of Ms Raven wrote tributes to their friend online.
“I’m so happy I got to hug you on Thursday, but my heart is breaking because we won’t be going into the ocean together this weekend like we planned,” Sara Ashdown wrote.
“You were my rock at work, and I will never forget how much you believed in me and supported me.”
“To hear that your life was taken last night completely shattered my heart,” Carly Wallace wrote.
“You were the sun that lit up the room, and everyone who had the chance to know you was incredibly lucky. You made me a better person because I knew you.”
The alleged driver of the Falcon was charged with manslaughter, dangerous operation of a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without a license and failing to show decent respect to the deceased, showing callous disregard for the needs of an injured person.
The man is still in custody and is assisting the police with the investigation.