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Pictured: Father and son killed after allegedly being struck by a ute in Regents Park, Queensland

Hendrix and his dad had been walking to get ice cream from a local service station when they were allegedly hit. 
Tita Smith and Molly Magennis

Father and son died after being struck by ute

Father and son died after being struck by ute

Pictured: Father and son killed after allegedly being struck by a ute in Regents Park, Queensland

Hendrix and his dad had been walking to get ice cream from a local service station when they were allegedly hit. 
Tita Smith and Molly Magennis

A father and son killed while walking to get ice cream from a local service station have been identified.

Braiden Timmins, 33, and his four-year-old boy Hendrix were allegedly struck by a ute on Green Rd at Regents Park in the city of Logan, south of Brisbane, just after 11am on Sunday.

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They were treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries but could not be saved.

The driver of the white LDV dual cab ute, Trevor William Galbraith, 41, from Regents Park, was not injured.

Galbraith was arrested at the scene.

Braiden Timmins and his four-year-old son were tragically killed on Sunday.
Braiden Timmins and his four-year-old son were tragically killed on Sunday. Credit: Social media
A father and son known to him have died after being struck by a ute in Regents Park, Queensland.
A father and son known to him have died after being struck by a ute in Regents Park, Queensland. Credit: 7NEWS

Police have taken the rare step of charging him with two counts of manslaughter, rather than dangerous driving causing death.

The latter carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, whereas the former carries a life sentence.

Footage from the scene showed a broken children’s bike lying on the footpath.

“My grandson’s mother... she’s grieving like you wouldn’t believe,” Hendrix’s grandfather Pete Geary said.

“He was a beautiful little boy.

“Hendrix was a very, very lovable child, very cheeky little boy.”

Grandfather Pete Geary is mourning the loss of his grandson Hendrix.
Grandfather Pete Geary is mourning the loss of his grandson Hendrix. Credit: 7NEWS
The family leave flowers at the scene.
The family leave flowers at the scene. Credit: 7NEWS

The forensic crash unit is investigating whether drink-driving was a factor.

Queensland Police assistant commander Matt Vanderbyl said the case was “tragic”.

“Those of us with young children, as many of us, saw that story last night and just went ‘what unimaginable horror’.”

Father and son where on their way to get ice cream when they were struck by the white ute.
Father and son where on their way to get ice cream when they were struck by the white ute. Credit: 7NEWS
Father and son were treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries but could not be saved. 
Father and son were treated at the scene for life-threatening injuries but could not be saved.  Credit: 7NEWS

Logan Council has just finished reviewing Green Rd.

The speed limit is set to drop from 70km/h to 60km/h. The road will also be resurfaced next year.

Galbraith didn’t apply for bail on Monday.

He will remain in custody until his next court appearance in later October.

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