Joyner man Joshua Alexander Scott accused of killing Brisbane pedestrian, allegedly told police he knew victim was hurt

A man accused of killing a pedestrian in Brisbane on Thursday told police he felt the impact and saw the pedestrian’s body fall to the ground in his rear-view mirror and “knew he was hurt,” according to police documents filed with the court.

Joshua Alexander Scott, 35, is charged with dangerous driving causing death, leaving the scene of an incident without obtaining help, and arson of a motor vehicle.

His matter was mentioned at Brisbane Magistrates Court on Friday.

The forklift driver did not appear, enter a plea, or apply for bail.

Seventy-two-year-old Victor Colwell was crossing a Chermside street when he was struck about 5am on Thursday and died in hospital a short time after.

Mr Scott is alleged to have hit Mr Colwell without braking after running a red light.

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According to the police report, filed in court, police will allege that Mr Scott drove to a friend’s house, telling his friend he had hit someone and knew it was serious.

Police will allege that he rang his partner and asked her to wipe CCTV footage of him leaving in the car that morning, and to delete messages from him as he would be getting rid of his phone.

Police documents, filed with the court, allege that Mr Scott drove a suburb over to Wavell Heights, where he poured flammable liquid on the driver’s seat and torched it, within an hour of the incident.

He was arrested at his work at Geebung at about 10am.

Police will allege that in a police interview, Mr Scott said the light was green and he didn’t see Mr Colwell.

Police will allege Mr Scott told them he couldn’t say why he didn’t stay to help.

Mr Scott allegedly told police he threw his phone away in a panic and couldn’t tell them where it was.

The police report said the alleged arson showed a “callous disregard,” and came close to burning down a home.

Residents tried to put the blaze out with garden hoses, as it burned through the fence of a nearby house.

After the fire, Mr Scott allegedly walked back to his friend’s house, who drove him to his work at Geebung.

His court matter was adjourned to April 15 where he’s expected to appear by video link.