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the hunt after the Easter crash

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  • Feb 23, 2026
  • 0:32
  • Short

In 1998, the Easter holiday in Victoria, Australia, got off to a tragic beginning when 12-year-old Nicky Fleming was killed in a car accident while travelling to a family camping trip.

But what initially looked like a single vehicle tragedy turned out to be a crime. And whoever had hit the Fleming family’s car had fled the scene…

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Brief Summary

Nikki Fleming, 12, was killed in a hit-and-run accident in 1998 Australia, leading to a criminal investigation.

Key points

  • The Tragic Accident. In 1998, 12-year-old Nikki Fleming was killed in a car accident during a family trip.
  • A Crime Unfolds. The accident was not just a tragedy; it was a crime with a fleeing suspect.

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