The Age: Driver charged over cyclist’s death (December 30, 2008 )
A driver who allegedly hit and killed a cyclist on Christmas Eve in a Melbourne bayside suburb has been charged over the deadly collision.
Sean Brindle from Western Australia, 35, died in The Alfred hospital two days after being struck while riding with his brother along Beach Road in Mentone on Christmas Eve.
Mr Brindle’s 33-year-old brother remains in intensive care at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Luke Shields, 31, of Mentone, allegedly struck the pair from behind, throwing the brothers about 10 metres off their bikes.
Mr Shields, 31, was charged with culpable driving and has been remanded in custody.
He has not yet applied for bail.
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He was the nicest guy you could meet
never saw anything but a smile on his face
Hope Luke Shields has a long slow painful death
My condolences with the family but two wrongs do not make a right. I really hope that some good can come out of this and that Luke gets the treatment that he obviously needs.
Rob im also upset about what my brother did i hope he learns from what he has done and can educate and talk to kids in school about the devistating things that can happen from being under the influence of drugs and alcohol Luke didnt go out to kill Sean and hurt Alun. Rob i hope none of your family make the same stupid misstake.as the words slow painful death will hunt you for the rest of your life!