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The family of a 28-year-old man killed in a crash in Melbourne's east on Tuesday have paid tribute to him.
Will Taylor died after his vehicle collided with an allegedly stolen car driven by a 17-year-old boy.
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The 17-year-old was granted bail on Friday and will next appear before a Children's Court in August.
A 28-year-old man killed in a crash in Melbourne's east on Tuesday is being remembered as a "much loved son, brother, partner and friend".
Will Taylor died when an allegedly stolen car collided with his vehicle at the intersection of Warrigal Road and Highbury Road in Burwood.
Mr Taylor's family arrived in Australia on Friday morning.
"He was a quiet, intelligent and thoughtful young man who loved his sport," they said in a statement.
"We are heartbroken and ask our privacy is respected as we come to terms with this devastating loss."
Teenager allegedly behind the wheel of the stolen car released on bail
A 17-year-old accused of driving the stolen car was released on bail on Friday, despite a police application to conduct an urgent physical examination of the boy.
Prosecutors had argued the examination was necessary so police could assess whether the teenager had any injuries consistent with being in a crash before they faded or healed.
Police need a court order to compel a suspect under the age of 18 to undergo a forensic procedure.
But a Children's Court magistrate denied the application after a marathon two day court hearing.
"In my view the evidence falls short in all the circumstances and … the application must be refused," the magistrate said on Friday.
The high school student — who cannot be identified for legal reasons — is charged with multiple offences including culpable driving causing death.
Police allege he was behind the wheel of a stolen Jeep Cherokee that crashed into a Toyota Corolla in Burwood on Tuesday night, killing Mr Taylor.
'The case is weak', magistrate says
While giving evidence on behalf of the prosecution on Friday, Detective Sergeant Peter Romanis told the court Mr Taylor's family was opposed to bail.
The detective confirmed, while police did not have concerns about the boy residing with family, the erratic driving in the lead up to the crash meant there was some public risk if the boy was released.
The magistrate interjected that the context of risk had to be balanced with the strength of the case.
"The case is weak … just because he's charged doesn't mean he's guilty," the magistrate said.
He highlighted there was no CCTV, DNA, forensic evidence or mobile data that placed the teenager inside the stolen Jeep Cherokee, "let alone driving it".
The magistrate also pointed to the teenager's age, history and future court delays due to forensic testing, before granting bail with several conditions including a curfew.
Police allege three other males and two 15-year-old girls were also in the Jeep.
The two girls will face court later this month, charged with theft of a motor vehicle.
The other males have not been identified.
The 17-year-old will face court again next month.
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