Canberra teen Aiden Stuart ‘lucky to be alive’ after hit-and-run incident

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Aiden Stuart, a 15-year-old Greek Australian student from St Edmund’s College in Canberra, remains in critical condition after being struck by an allegedly stolen car on Friday, March 28.

Aiden was one of two teenage boys who were hit by the allegedly stolen car on Friday morning outside St Edmund’s College.

Aiden’s aunt, Tracey Stuart, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his long recovery, stating he is “extremely lucky to be alive” but has sustained significant, life-altering injuries.

Tracey said Aiden’s injuries, including the loss of function in his left arm, will affect him for life. He was a passionate basketball player, and the loss of his dominant hand will be particularly difficult for him, she added.

The driver of the green station wagon allegedly did not stop after hitting the boys, and continued down the road before crashing outside St Christopher’s Cathedral in Manuka. Photo: ABC News / Emily Anderson.

Tracey described Aiden as a determined young man, having previously helped run the Kaleen Recycle Kids initiative and saved money from a job at McDonald’s to buy his first car.

“At the time of the accident, he had just 10 days left until he could get his L’s,” Tracey said.

The fundraiser, which has already raised over $90,000, will help cover Aiden’s medical bills and rehabilitation costs.

Tracey shared the emotional toll on Aiden’s family, noting the impact of the accident on Aiden’s two brothers (he is a triplet).

Victorian man Tayler Hazell, 31, who allegedly didn’t stop after hitting the boys, is facing 10 charges over the incident and remains in custody.

Source: ABC.

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