A man charged with manslaughter after an alleged fatal road rage incident in Sydney’s west allegedly “intentionally and forcibly” held the victim against his moving vehicle, court documents have revealed.
Bradley Wilkinson, 39, appeared at Parramatta Bail Court on Saturday morning, just a day after handing himself in at Mount Druitt Police Station.
Police claim Rhyce Harding, 27, was killed when he was dragged 100 yards along a busy road by a commercial vehicle and left to die.
The fatal incident on Jersey Rd, Blackett on Thursday morning led to a police manhunt and a public appeal for information.
Rhyce Harding was the victim of an alleged road rage incident. Image: supplied.
On Friday morning, Wilkinson handed himself in at Mount Druitt Police Station before being charged with several offenses including manslaughter, failing to stop and render assistance after a vehicle collision causing death, and dangerous driving causing death.
Mr Wilkinson was beamed to court from the Amber Laurel Correctional Center in Sydney’s west, where he appeared on screen via video link wearing a black hoodie.
He was supported in court by two men, who later left with Mr Wilkinson’s lawyer, Javid Faiz.
Inside the court, Mr Faiz did not apply for bail as the case was adjourned for three weeks.
Mr Faiz asked if Mr Wilkinson could receive his medication while in custody before Mr Wilkinson intervened.
“They gave it to me… The nurse here is looking after me, they’re very professional,” Mr Wilkinson said, clasping his hands together.
Bradley Wilkinson’s lawyer Javid Faiz leaves Parramatta Local Court on Saturday. Photo: NewsWire/Steve Zemek.
Police asked for information about a white ute. Photo: NSW Police.
In documents tendered to the court, police say Mr Wilkinson is accused of ‘intentionally and forcibly restraining the victim against a moving vehicle’.
Mr Faiz told the court he was waiting to see if prosecutors would go ahead with the manslaughter charge.
Police have also seized a white Toyota Hilux in Mileham Street, Windsor and it will undergo forensic examination.
Earlier, police had asked for information about a white utility company with a metal box and a black awning.
The fatal incident on Jersey Rd, Blackett on Thursday morning led to a police manhunt and a public appeal for information
It is alleged that Mr Harding got out of his car after he was allegedly threatened by the car following him, police said
Police have said they will allege that Mr Harding and Mr Wilkinson spoke before the fatal incident.
It is alleged that Mr Harding got out of his car after he was allegedly threatened by the car following him, police said.
Paramedics desperately tried to save Mr Harding, who was wearing high-vis work clothes, but he died at the scene.
Mr Harding was described as friendly and humble in a social media post by World Gym Marsden Park, of which he was a member.
“Staff and members here at World Gym Marsden Park are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of one of our beloved members, Rhyce Harding,” the post said.
‘Rhyce was a much-loved member of our club who will always be remembered for his kindness, humility and dedication to his training.
“Our condolences go out to Rhyce’s family and loved ones. He will be greatly missed.”
The case will return to court on July 17.