Teen accused of killing Melbourne mum in 'monkey bike' hit and run gets second chance
Pictures show a teenager accused of killing a Melbourne mother in a tragic 'monkey bike' crash smoking a cigarette while carrying a plastic bag of his belongings as he leaves court, given a second chance after allegedly breaching his bail conditions eight times and fleeing police.
Caleb Jakobsson, 19, is charged with culpable driving causing the death of Andrea Lehane, 34, who was struck on a zebra crossing at a Melbourne shopping centre carpark.
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Jakobsson was granted bail last year with conditions that included a curfew between 10pm and 9am.
Prosecutors on Thursday applied in the Melbourne Magistrate's Court to revoke the teenager's bail, alleging he had breached his curfew eight times.
A relative, whom Jakobsson was bailed to live with, reported the alleged breaches to police after the pair had an argument, the court heard.
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Andrea Lehane with her husband James Lehane. Source: Supplied
"That was the straw that broke the camel's back," Detective Sergeant Mark Patrick said.
He said police tried to arrest Jakobsson as he was getting off a bus.
"He got off the bus and ran from police and was located hiding in some bushes," Det Sgt Patrick told the court.
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The court heard Jakobsson's relative was happy for him to return to the house.
Magistrate Charlie Rozencwajg wanted the relative, who cannot be named, to attend court to give evidence about their relationship, but that person couldn't be reached on Thursday.
The magistrate decided the teenager could stay on bail, but didn't dismiss the prosecution's application completely.
A second motorbike on the inside left speeds towards the woman before hitting her. Photo: CCTV
Another bike, pictured right of screen, avoided the woman on the ground and fled. Photo: CCTV
Instead, Mr Rozencwajg added more conditions to Jakobsson's bail that would require him to follow the directions of his relative and attend court for bail reviews, the first starting in May.
Mr Rozencwajg will decide after that whether Jakobsson can remain on bail.
"It is remarkable you should not be complying to the letter with all your bail conditions," he told Jakobsson.
Sobering scene from the hit-and-run. Photo: 7News
Jakobsson is accused of striking Mrs Lehane with his mini-motorbike as she crossed a pedestrian crossing, then speeding away.
The nurse and mother of two died on September 25 last year when her family turned off her life support after being told she would not survive her brain injuries.
Jakobsson is due to face a committal hearing in July.
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