Student, 20, who allegedly crashed into young mother in a brutal hit and run before dumping her Honda Accord admits she was high on drugs at the time

• Nakeisha Shaneye Smith, 20, allegedly hit Olivia McKay with her Honda Accord 
• Smith then allegedly drove off, leaving the mother-of-one with a broken leg
• She was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after police found her 
• Smith appeared in court on Thursday where she admitted: ‘I was on drugs’

By Alana Mazzoni For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 08:26 EDT, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 08:28 EDT, 14 May 2020

Nakeisha Shaneye Smith, 20, admitted to being on drugs when she hit a young mother with her car before driving off 

A drama student accused of mowing down a young mother before ditching her car has admitted she was high on drugs at the time of the alleged hit and run. 

Police allege Nakeisha Shaneye Smith, 20, hit Olivia McKay with her Honda on April 26 in Midland, Perth – leaving the mother-of-one with a broken leg. 

Smith then allegedly dumped her blue 2005 Honda Accord, leading to a two-and-a-half-week police hunt for the driver. 

She appeared in Midland Magistrate’s Court on Thursday where she admitted: ‘I was on drugs’.

Ms McKay was walking with a friend on a footpath about 6.30am when Smith’s Honda mounted the curb and struck her.

Smith, who attends the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, then allegedly drove off.

She was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent after police managed to track her down. 

The April 26 incident left mother-of-one Olivia McKay so badly injured she needed to have her ankle pinned back together

The court heard Smith and Ms McKay were in the same friendship circle, but the pair aren’t close.

Ms Smith’s lawyer said her client planned to check in to a Carlisle drug rehabilitation facility once released from custody. 

Magistrate Kevin Tavener said despite the charges being serious, he granted Smith bail after a police prosecutor agreed to it with strict conditions.

Smith plans to check in to a Carlisle drug rehabilitation facility once she is released from custody.

The incident left Ms McKay so badly injured she needed to have her ankle pinned back together. 

The young mother said she only remembered waking in excruciating pain.

‘I don’t remember anything other than waking up… I was screaming, I’ve never been in so much pain before in my life,’ she told The West Australian. 

Smith will appear in court again on June 11.

Smith attends the prestigious Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts 

 

 

 

 

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A TEEN has appeared in court accused of murdering a man during a Christmas dinner party.

Jakub Kmieciak, 19, is alleged to have killed Rafal Rymackiewicz, 34, by stabbing him on the body with a knife on Saturday, December 23.

The teenager made a brief appearance from custody at Perth Sheriff Court and made no plea or declaration in relation to the murder charge.

The case against him was continued for further investigation and Kmieciak was remanded in custody after making no motion for bail.

Kmieciak, from Perth, is alleged to have struck Mr Rymackiewicz on the body with a knife and murdered him at Wallace Court in Perth at the weekend.

The street was cordoned off by police after the incident on Saturday night and a series of door-to-door inquiries were carried out by officers from Police Scotland.

A Gofundme page in honour of East Fremantle father Charles McCarthy has attracted heartfelt tributes and more than $45,000 in donations from across Australia and his native Ireland.

The page was created by Alan Ahern who wrote that Mr McCarthy was “one-of-a-kind” and that the lives of wife Nicole and young children Clara and Niall had “changed forever” following his death two days before Christmas.

Mr Ahern said his mate’s “quick laugh lit up every room” and that he adored, and was adored by, his children.

“A wonderful husband, an incredible father, and the most loyal friend you could ask for,” Mr Ahern’s tribute reads.

“He is irreplaceable and will be forever missed.”

The fundraising page smashed its $30,000 goal in fewer than 24 hours with more than 440 people donating and sharing their memories of the 32-year-old Irish migrant, who is originally from Cork.

In messages from around the globe Mr McCarthy was described as a kind and loving soul taken far too young.

“You were a true gent. Life is so cruel. May you rest in peace Charlie,” wrote Yvonne Foley.

Mr McCarthy was allegedly struck in the head with “an object” by fisherman Andrew Doan while walking along Riverside Drive with his wife and a friend in the early hours of December 23.

He spent three days at Royal Perth Hospital, brother Daniel and sister Siobhan travelling to Perth to be by his side when the life support machine was switched off on Boxing Day.

Mr Doan maintains his innocence and his lawyer has indicated in court the 34-year-old would argue he had been “charged” by Mr McCarthy and that his actions on the night were in self-defence.

Back in Mr McCarthy’s hometown, the Aghada Gaelic Athletic Association has opened a book of condolences for its former player.

Club secretary Darren Lee said on Facebook those associated with the club were deeply saddened by Mr McCarthy’s death.

“Charlie joined us in his teenage years and had a positive impact with his energy, dedication and attitude throughout his time in the club,” said Mr Lee.

“On moving to Australia, he continued to wear the club colours with pride and celebrated club successes like so many at home and abroad.

“What is clear from listening to those who knew him best was that the dedication and energy we experienced on the pitch, was small compared to his dedication for his wife Nicole and their children Ciara and Niall.”

Money raised by the GoFundMe page will be used to cover unexpected expenses, with the remainder set aside in a trust for Mr McCarthy’s children.

To donate, visit https://www.gofundme.com/CharlieMcCarthyFamilyTrust