Pregnant Driver Jailed for Fatal Hit-and-Run

0:00Madison Peacebane, a 27-year-old, just got hit with four years and 11 months in jail for a hit-and-run that killed pedestrian Kelly. Tarte, back in May 2024, in Furnacedale, Bane was behind the wheel, possibly four times over the legal blood alcohol limit of 0.05 when she struck the 32-year-old who was walking along Riverside Drive. The crash happened after Bane had been drinking heavily at a friend's place. She turned her head to talk to a passenger, hit Tarte, causing fatal head and pelvis injuries, then drove off instead of stopping. Hours later, her blood alcohol tested over 0.12, with estimates putting it even higher at the time. Tarte's mom, Susan, shared a heartbreaking victim impact statement in court, calling her daughter the family rock and SES volunteer who rescued animals. She highlighted the irony of Kelly dying alone on the road and the pain of Bane driving nearby, legally after charges. It shattered their lives forever. This tragedy sparked Kelly's law.

1:01New rules expanding mandatory license suspensions for serious charges like hit-and-runs. It gives courts power to keep drivers off the road until sentencing, already passed the lower house, and she kick in by years end. Bane, whose pregnant and an admitted long-time alcoholic, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, causing death under alcohol influence. She's been in custody since February, eligible for parole in 2029, and faces a three-year six-month driving ban after release. Road safety just got a serious upgrade from this loss. Sydney News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.