Police have upgraded the charges against a teenager accused of causing the hit-and-run death of Charlie Stevens, the son of SA's top cop. The 18-year-old has been remembered as a cheeky and courageous footballer as the state rallies to support police commissioner Grant Stevens and his family.
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00:00 A tragedy that's rocked the community to the core.
00:07 People have been paying their respects to the Stevens family, leaving flowers and tributes
00:12 by the roadside at Galwa Beach, where Charlie Stevens was hit by a car on Friday night.
00:19 The 18-year-old died in hospital last night, surrounded by his family.
00:24 SA Police released a statement on behalf of Charlie's parents, Police Commissioner Grant
00:30 Stevens and his wife Emma, thanking emergency services and the wider community for their
00:36 support, as well as staff at the Flinders Medical Centre who cared for Charlie.
00:41 His older brother Tom Stevens said his little brother was his "best mate, biggest rival
00:46 and number one fan" and it broke his heart that his days of being a big brother had come
00:52 to an end, saying Charlie would forever be in their hearts.
00:56 Like all South Australians, I am holding them in my heart and our whole South Australian
01:03 community will hold them in our heart for the very, very difficult times ahead.
01:10 The football clubs where Charlie played have also extended their condolences to the Stevens
01:15 family.
01:16 Charlie was an infectious character, he was well loved and was always up for a laugh,
01:24 so we're certainly feeling this loss deeply at the club.
01:28 The Mitcham Hawks Football Club described Charlie as a cheeky and courageous footballer,
01:34 saying no words could adequately express their sadness.
01:38 The tragedy is also being felt at the Schoolies Festival, where Charlie had been celebrating
01:44 with his mates.
01:45 That was honestly the most heartbreaking thing.
01:48 It really has rocked us.
01:49 There were a number of parents popping down to pick up their young people and it's very
01:53 understandable that they were heading home to get that greater family and community support
01:58 that they need.
01:59 The 18-year-old driver, Dieran Randhawa, is now facing multiple serious charges, including
02:05 causing death by dangerous driving and leaving an accident scene.
02:10 He's due to face court tomorrow.
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