A 70-year-old bus driver has been charged over a fatal crash that left an 18-year-old woman dead.
Police will allege the bus was traveling on Edward Street in Brisbane when it mounted the curb and collided with Tia Cameron, before colliding with a nearby building on Friday, March 8.
Queensland Police said on Monday an Underwood man had been charged with one count of careless driving causing death after extensive investigations by the Forensic Accident Unit.
It is understood Ms Cameron had just finished getting her eyelashes done at a nearby beauty salon and was heading to have a cocktail with her aunt.
He tragically died at the scene, despite the best efforts of the emergency services.
Tia Cameron (pictured) had just finished getting her eyelashes done at a nearby salon and was on her way to have a cocktail with her aunt when tragedy struck.
A 70-year-old man has been charged over a fatal crash that killed an 18-year-old in March.
Four passengers and the driver were taken to hospital after suffering minor injuries.
The bus driver has not been identified and is expected to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on June 26.
At the time of the incident, District Duty Officer Senior Sergeant Steve Watterson described the scene as “horrendous.”
Cameron’s family also mourned the loss of the lively teenager who they said had “stolen” from us.
His mother, Jade Te Awhitu, said the loss was devastating.
“He was only 18 years old and had his whole life ahead of him,” he said.
‘She was beautiful, outgoing and unique, truly unique. She loved the beach, the Gold Coast, fashion and taking care of her partner’s puppies and dogs. “She was very close to her entire family.”
Ms Cameron was reportedly facing the wall of a building in Anzac Square when she was struck from behind and pinned against the wall of the structure.
The incident caused chaos near the crash site at the intersection of Edward and Adelaide streets, not far from Brisbane Central Train Station, with pedestrians fleeing the crash site and diverting rush hour traffic.
W.Witnesses described hearing the bus hit a light pole before crashing into the sidewalk and seeing “bricks flying,” according to the Courier Mail.
The bus had just turned onto Edward St from Ann St during the Friday afternoon rush hour when it appears the driver lost control and veered onto the footpath.
Ms Cameron attended Ferny Grove State High, but left school at age 16 to work in the beauty industry.
He landed a management job at the city’s prestigious Brisbane Club.
Ms Te Awhitu said while her daughter loved that job, her interest was in beauty and cosmetics.
Tia had been dating her childhood sweetheart, Hayden, since she was 14 years old.
“He’s not very good, but he stays strong; we all support each other,” he added.
“I think we’re all in shock.”