Brother of hit-run victim says family will appeal NT court's 'light' sentence
Christian Mpongo has been sentenced to three years in prison for a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of Steven Sin. The Northern Territory Supreme Court found that Mpongo failed to assist the victims after his vehicle collided with the Sin family's car. The Sin family plans to appeal the sentence, arguing it should have been more severe given the loss of life.
- ▪Christian Mpongo was sentenced to three years' imprisonment for a hit-and-run that killed Steven Sin.
- ▪Mpongo's vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road before colliding with the Sin family's car.
- ▪The Sin family plans to appeal the sentence, claiming it should have been harsher due to the circumstances.
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Congo national Christian Mpongo sentenced to prison after failing to help crash victims in fatal hit-and-runBy Courtney Barrett PetersTopic:CourtsWed 27 May 2026 at 5:41pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:41pmWed 27 May 2026 at 5:41pmSteven Sin died after the car he was inside collided with another vehicle, which had veered onto the wrong side of Kirkland Road moments before the crash. (ABC News)In short: The NT Supreme Court heard Christian Mpongo failed to help crash victims after his vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road, colliding with another.Mpongo initially tried to open one of the other vehicle's doors before he fled the scene, leaving Steven, David and Kuai Sin trapped inside the wreckage.What's next? Mpongo will be eligible for parole in November but the Sin family plans to appeal…
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