The loved ones of a hit-and-run victim in outback Queensland have issued an emotional plea for the driver, or anyone else involved, to come forward.
Thirty-year-old Jason Dick, a keen angler and father, was hit and killed around 1am Saturday, November 5 when he was struck by a vehicle travelling along Moore Crescent in Mt Isa.
Mr Dick died at the scene. As the vehicle that struck him fled, its occupants failed to inform emergency services.
Mr Dick’s mother and partner fronted the media on Tuesday in effort to convince anyone involved to come forward.
“It’d be good if we could get someone just to come forward and say what happened, then it’ll be all over … It’d be good if they could come and let us know,” his mother, Maudie Wilde, said.
Jason Dick’s mother Maudie Wilde (left) and partner Wongka Neale (right). Picture: Queensland Police
Wongka Neale, his partner, described Mr Dick as a keen fisherman who loved his mates and family.
“One of his favourite things was just to hang out with his mates, going out to the junction every weekend. He loved his fishing,” she said.
“If you know something, just come forward because we’re not going to find out anything, any answers, if they don’t come forward. I want to just move on. All I want is answers, that’s all.”
Mount Isa City Council Councillor Kim Coghlan echoed the calls for answers, stating Mr Dick was a much-loved, hardworking member of the council staff.
30-year-old Jason Dick was struck and killed by an unknown vehicle in the early hours of Saturday morning on November 5. Picture: Queensland Police
“Jason worked for the council’s parks, and gardens department and his passing had left his entire team missing him,” Cr Coghlan said.
“We’ve got a small group in parks and gardens, and they’re quite close-knit. They’ve had him (Jason) there for a long time. He was a very, very hard worker and an honest employee.
“We lost a good person that you know, we want some answers for, to know what’s happened (to him).”
Mount Isa District Detective Inspector Dave Barron confirmed there were extra resources from Brisbane and Townsville to investigate.
Mr Dick’s death rocked the Mt Isa community. Picture: Queensland Police
“On that night, Jason was walking along Moore Crescent, Mount Isa when he was struck by a motor vehicle, which tragically caused his death,” he said.
“Assistance has been sought from specialist units in Brisbane and Townsville who have directly worked with our local investigators as they explore the circumstances around this incident.
“The impact of this death on the Mount Isa community is significant. “Jason has a daughter and other family members in this community who have been deeply impacted by this incident.
“We appeal to anyone in Mount Isa or other towns who have information or may know something about this incident to contact police or contact crime stoppers and provide that information.”
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In the early hours of Saturday, November 5 an unknown vehicle was travelling along Moore Crescent when it struck and killed 30-year-old Jason Dick. Picture: Queensland Police
“It can be provided anonymously through the crime stopper service.” Detective Inspector Barron added.
Police remind the community they could report information anonymously via Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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