The identity of a single mother who died in a suspected hit-and-run while walking home from a social function has been revealed.
Tash Raven, 43, was hit by a silver Ford Falcon while walking along Boundary Road in Urangan on the Sunshine Coast early Sunday morning.
Police allege the driver, 41, fled the scene shortly after midnight when Raven died from her injuries despite paramedics’ best attempts to save her.
The alleged driver was admitted to Hervey Bay Police Station that same morning and charged at Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on Monday.
Mrs. Raven’s brother, Joshua, has launched a GoFundMe to raise money for his sister’s funeral and to support his 15-year-old son, Axl.
Tash Raven, 43, died in a suspected hit-and-run on Boundary Road in Urangan on the Sunshine Coast shortly after midnight on Sunday.
The single mother of one died at the scene when the 41-year-old driver fled the scene, police alleged.
Raven said she was left “speechless” after her sister’s death.
“I’m asking if anyone can help, whether big or small, to give Tash a proper send-off and make sure we can support Axl in the future and help him prepare,” he wrote.
“I’m a little speechless right now and I just hope that we can get the community around Axl and make sure we can support him as much as possible.”
Raven’s co-workers at Sassy Minx nail salon said she was “irreplaceable” and that they will also be collecting donations to help Axl.
‘At this incredibly difficult time, we ask for your support. “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 help cover her funeral costs and provide financial assistance to her son during this difficult period.
‘Your compassion and generosity mean a lot to us as we navigate this painful time. Thank you for being a part of our community and for supporting Tash’s family.”
Raven’s brother, Joshua, launched a GoFundMe to pay for his sister’s funeral and raise funds to support their son, Axl.
Ms Raven was returning from a social event when she was hit by a silver Ford Falcon and died from her injuries at the scene despite paramedics’ best attempts to save her.
Ms Raven’s friends wrote posted tributes to their friend online.
“I’m so glad I got to hug you on Thursday, but my heart breaks that we won’t be together in our ocean like we planned this weekend,” Sara Ashdown wrote.
“You were my rock at work and I will never forget how much you believed in me and supported me.”
“Hearing that your life was taken last night has completely broken my heart,” Carly Wallace wrote.
‘You were the sun that lit up the room, and everyone who had the chance to meet you was incredibly lucky. You made me a better person for knowing you.’
The alleged driver of the Falcon was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter, dangerous operation of a vehicle, operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license and failure to show due respect to the deceased, showing callous disregard for the needs of an injured person.
The man remains in custody and is now assisting police with their investigations.
