Devastated family of cyclist, 60, who was allegedly run down and left to die demand 'justice' for the former school principal - as a driver is charged
- Deborah Locco, 60, hit and killed while riding her bike in Melbourne on Sunday
- Christopher Hyslop, 35, was allegedly driving the car that killed the teacher
- Hyslop allegedly dumped the car and fled the scene leaving Ms Locco to die
- Ms Locco was wearing reflective clothing and riding in the bike line at the time
A man has been charged after he allegedly hit and killed a grandmother and former principal before driving off and dumping his car.
Deborah Locco, 60, was killed while riding her bike on Beach Road in the affluent Melbourne suburb of Beaumaris around 5.30pm on Sunday.
Ms Locco who was a principal at The South Oakleigh College was wearing reflective gear and cycling in the bike lane at the time.
Christopher Hyslop, 35, was arrested and charged with culpable driving, dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop and failing to render assistance, on Monday night.
It's believed Hyslop fled the scene after the alleged hit and run and dumped his Holden Commodore in a nearby suburb.
Deborah Locco, 60, was hit and killed while cycling in Beaumaris, Melbourne on Sunday
The two female passengers who were in Hyslop's car at the time went to police and helped them with their investigation, Nine News reported.
Ms Locco's brother-in-law, John Locco, said it was a 'devastating' loss.
'She was easily met, talented, good at everything she did,' Mr Locco said.
'She was beautiful.
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'It's a reckless loss of life. I hope the justice system is heard loud and clear on this.'
Major Collision Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Mark Amos said he couldn't 'get his head around' why the driver would flee the scene.
Ms Locco regularly cycled on Beach Road and leaves behind three children.
Tributes have since poured in for the beloved principal who lost her husband four years earlier.
Ms Locco's brother-in-law, John Locco, (pictured) said it was a 'devastating' loss
South Oakleigh College current principal Helen Koziaris said she was a key part of the school.
'She was not only a professional colleague but a friend to all who shaped and drove educational change and supported staff, students and parents in their day to day lives,' she said.
'Our deepest condolences go to Debbie’s family at this time. Our thoughts, love and strength are with them, she will be greatly missed, but always remembered.'
'Debbie was a passionate educator, a fearless advocate for kids and a wonderful colleague and friend. Hers is an enormous loss to education in Victoria, and to her family and many friends and colleagues,' another colleague said.
Hyslop was due to appear in court on Tuesday but didn't show as he is awaiting test results for a relative for COVID-19, The Age reported.
He's being kept in isolation in custody and will appear in court again on September 29.
Christopher Hyslop, 35, who was allegedly behind the wheel reportedly fled the scene and dumped his car
