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Incident Overview
A bus mounted the footpath on Edward Street in Brisbane’s CBD in March 2024, killing 18-year-old pedestrian Tia Cameron.
Driver
Lindsay Francis Selby was driving the bus.
Conviction
Selby was found guilty of driving without due care and attention in connection with the fatal incident.
Sentence
The court imposed a suspended sentence.
Appeal
On 17 July 2026, Selby challenged his conviction in the District Court.
Reserved Decision
The appeal judge reserved the decision and indicated the matter would be treated as a priority.
Family Impact
Ms Cameron’s family said the extended proceedings required them to relive the circumstances of her death.
Legal Status
The conviction remained subject to the appeal outcome when the report was published.
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