Teen driver charged with excessively speeding causing the death of young woman in Coopers Plains, Queensland

A teenage boy has been accused of excessively speeding when he allegedly struck and killed a young woman on an early morning run. 

The 19-year-old allegedly hit the jogger after losing control of his Mitsubishi Lancer in Coopers Plains, south Brisbane, at around 4.45am on September 19. 

The 35-year-old woman was thrown several metres from the footpath and was discovered in nearby bushland with critical injuries. 

She was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. 

The teen driver, from Tingalpa in central Brisbane, was taken to Princess Alexandria Hospital to be treated for an arm injury.

He has been charged with dangerous driving causing death by speeding and faces a maximum of 20 years behind bars if found guilty. 

He is also accused of driving unaccompanied while a learner. 

The teenager remains behind bars and is next due to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 24.  

The 19-year-old man allegedly hit the jogger after he lost control of his Mitsubishi Lancer (pictured) in Coopers Plains, south Brisbane, at around 4.45am on September 19 

Police and the damaged Mitsubishi Lancer are seen at the scene of the crash on Thursday

The Mitsubishi Lancer sustained serious damage to the front and rear with large pieces of the wreckage seen scattered across the road. 

Queensland Police last week appealed for witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward with homeowners urged to provide any CCTV footage. 

Forensic Crash Unit detectives said speed would be a factor in their investigation.