Man seeks bail after alleged fatal hit-and-run in Ballarat
Luton Murray, 38, applied for bail in Ballarat Magistrates Court after surrendering to police, accused of striking and killing Shane Avery, 51, then fleeing.
The Ballarat Magistrates Court heard an application for bail from Luton Murray, who turned himself in on Monday. Prosecutors allege that Murray drove a vehicle that hit and killed 51-year-old Shane Avery before leaving the scene. Murray's request will be considered on Friday, when the court will decide whether to grant bail pending further proceedings.
Why it matters
The case highlights legal processes for serious traffic fatalities and community safety concerns.
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