Man charged over pregnant mum Helena Broadbent's Melbourne death
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She passed away after an emergency cesarean.
By 7news
September 29 2019
A man will await his first court appearance from behind bars after being accused of causing the death of a pregnant woman who fell out of a moving car in Melbourne.
Helena Broadbent, 32, died in hospital after delivering a baby, who remains in a critical condition, via C-section on Saturday.
William Wilson, 35, was charged on Sunday afternoon with causing her death by driving dangerously.
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His matter was heard in absentia at Melbourne Magistrate's Court on Sunday night.
His lawyers did not apply for bail.
He was remanded to remain in custody ahead of a first appearance in court on Wednesday.
Wilson's lawyer also revealed this is his first time in custody.
Police allege Wilson was having an altercation with Ms Broadbent at a home on Kiwi Retreat in Keilor Downs about 1pm on Saturday.
They believe the argument continued in a car Wilson was driving, with Ms Broadbent falling from the back seat onto the road as the car hit a corner.
She was flown to hospital but died after delivering the baby.
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Originally published as Man charged over pregnant mum Helena Broadbent's Melbourne death