The young woman, 22, killed and dragged 70 metres along road by a ‘hit and run’ driver while out playing Pokemon GO
Tanami Nayler was dragged 70 metres after being hit on a pedestrian crossing
A TRAGIC young woman was mowed down by a 'hit-and-run' driver in a stolen rental car while she was out playing Pokemon Go.
Pretty Tanami Nayler was dragged 70 metres after being hit on a pedestrian crossing in Melbourne, Australia, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Miss Nayler, 22, was playing Pokemon Go with a pal and had just finished 'hunting' when they decided to head for some food shortly after 2am, it's been reported.
She was hit by the stolen silver Toyota Corolla after the driver allegedly sped through a red light before smashing into a tree and pole.
Her horrified friend watched helplessly as Tanami was left lifeless in the middle of the road.
The 21-year-old driver allegedly fled the scene on foot.
Nicholas Michael Davison was arrested nearby and charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving, failed to stop at the scene of an accident, failed to render assistance, burglary and theft.
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The New Zealander, who currently lives in North Melbourne, appeared before local magistrates on Saturday following the alleged hit-and-run.
Tanami's cousin Joshua Leish told the her death was 'senseless'.
"Everything was working pretty well for her, she seemed to be starting to go places," he said.
Detective Inspector Stuart McGregor described the tragedy as 'an absolute waste of life'.
"All she did was just walk across the pedestrian crossing, legally, and [she] has unfortunately paid with her life, " said Insp McGregor.
"It's fair to say that this is probably one of the lowest acts I think you can commit on the road.
"Unfortunately, we've seen the worst of humanity where the driver has got out and just run away. No attempt to assist, no attempt to concern themselves with the welfare of the person he has hit.
"To me it's just despicable."
Davison was remanded in custody until his next court appearance. If found guilty, Insp McGregor said Mr Davison could spend up to 20 years behind bars.