Learner Driver Kills Pedestrian at Comic Con

0:00It's April 19th. This is Cindy News Today, driven by AI. A learner driver in Melbourne faces serious charges after his car slammed into a group of pedestrians outside the Supernova Comic Con at the Melbourne showgrounds. 120-year-old man died and another of the same age got seriously hurt when the Toyota sedan jumped the curb just before 5pm on Saturday in, since Ascot Vale, an off-duty cop in a bystander jumped in, stopping and arresting the driver after he kept going along the footpath. The 33-year-old from Wearby only had a learner permit and no full license. Police hit him with dangerous driving, causing death and culpable driving charges, with more expected. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen called it a tragic event that never should have happened, sending her thoughts to the victim's family. A third guy with the group dodged the car and walked away unhurt, but the whole scene shook everyone up. At the convention on Sunday, organizers held a minute silence for the victims, pushing

1:00it back to midday before doors opened. Thousands of fans were there for celebs like Jamie Campbell Bauer, from Stranger Things and Andy Circus, from Lord of the Rings. The driver showed up in Melbourne magistrates' court that afternoon, as the Comic Con wrapped its two-day run amid the heavy crowds. Stay tuned for updates on this heartbreaking case.