Heartbreak and Calls for Safety After Tragedy Claims Father and ⁤Son

The community⁢ is reeling after a ⁤heartbreaking incident in Regents Park,Logan,on Sunday. Braiden⁣ Ashley Timmins, 33, and ⁤his son, Hendrix-Hemi Te‍ Rongomau King, 4, were killed when a ute‍ veered off the road and ⁢struck them while they were walking near a service station. Authorities believe the pair may have been on their way⁢ to ⁣get ice cream.

The driver,41-year-old Trevor Galbraith,has been ⁣charged ⁤with two counts ‍of manslaughter and made no application for bail. He is next scheduled to appear in court on October 29.

The family of Hendrix-Hemi⁢ Te Rongomau King are “struggling to comprehend a world without ‍him.” Friends and family describe Hendrix as a child “full of joy, cheeky grins, and boundless love” who “lit up every room ⁢he entered.”

Local Councillor ⁤Jacob⁣ Heremaia expressed his‍ “heartfelt⁤ condolences” to the family,⁢ stating, “My thoughts⁢ are also with the first responders who faced ⁣such a heartbreaking scene. I know words can do‍ little to ease the pain, but please know that ‍our community shares in the sorrow of this tragedy.”

Following the incident, Councillor Heremaia has contacted the Chief Executive Officer of the city⁣ council requesting an urgent inquiry and action to improve pedestrian safety on Green Road. A GoFundMe page has been established to support the family during this incredibly tough time: https://www.gofundme.com/f/little-hendrixhemi-te-rongomau-king