Press Release II : Tahlia Moore
A young girl was seriously injured in a car accident in Epping yesterday morning.
Tahlia Moore, 9, was struck by a 1997 white Hyundai that ploughed through the fence of her Meadowglen Primary School playground.
The offender, a 16-year old learner driver, was heading down Derby Drive in Epping in a stolen vehicle before losing control of the car and veering off the street through the school playground’s fence.
The driver was found to be heavily under the influence of alcohol; his blood alcohol level showing well over the standard 0.05 of a probationary or fully licensed driver.
Moore, conscious at the scene, was rushed to the Royal Children’s hospital by ambulance after sustaining severe leg, back and head injuries. She is reported to be in a stable condition.
The vehicle was deemed un-roadworthy prior to the offence. This, coupled with an amateur drink driver made for a frightening combination.
The first time offender , lucky to have escaped with no physical injuries and his life, was taken into custody. He is expected to be charged on summons with culpable driving offences.
“It was lucky more children weren’t hurt or killed,” said Sergeant Mandy Subraman, the responding officer at the scene.
“The girl sustained serious injuries but it could have been worse if there were other children there. Very lucky indeed.”
