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the hunt after the Easter crash

February 23, 2026 / 00:32

This episode covers the tragic car accident involving 12-year-old Nikki Fleming in Victoria, Australia, in 1998, and the subsequent investigation into the crime.

Nikki Fleming was killed while traveling to a family camping trip, which initially appeared to be a single vehicle accident. The episode discusses the details of the accident and the immediate aftermath.

As the investigation unfolded, it became clear that the incident was not just a tragic accident. The episode highlights the efforts of law enforcement to find the driver who fled the scene.

The impact of Nikki's death on her family and the community is also addressed, showcasing the broader implications of the crime.

TL;DR

Nikki Fleming's tragic death in 1998 reveals a hit-and-run crime in Victoria, Australia.

Episode

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In 1998, the Easter holiday in Victoria,
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[music] Australia, got off to a tragic
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beginning when 12-year-old Nikki Fleming
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[music] was killed in a car accident
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while traveling to a family camping
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trip. But what initially looked like a
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single vehicle tragedy turned out to be
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a crime,
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and whoever had hit the Fleming family's
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car had fled the scene.

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Episode Highlights

  • A Crime Unfolds
    The accident that killed Nikki was not just a tragedy but a crime scene.
    “What initially looked like a single vehicle tragedy turned out to be a crime.”
    @ 00m 11s
    February 23, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • What initially looked like a single vehicle tragedy turned out to be a crime.
    the hunt after the Easter crash

Key Moments

  • Nikki Fleming00:06
  • Crime Revealed00:11