Sydney man faces court over crash that left Sunshine Coast grandfather deadBy Lottie TwyfordABC Sunshine CoastTopic:Courts45m ago45 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 3:52amAllan Henry Scheuber, 70, died last month after a collision on the Sunshine Coast hinterland. (Supplied: Jonathon Scheuber)In short:Shane Lawrence Jacobs, 54, has faced Maroochydore Magistrates Court over a crash that claimed the life of 70-year-old Allan Henry Scheuber.Jonathon Scheuber was riding with his father on the day of the crash and says the 70-year-old is sorely missed.What's next?Mr Jacobs's bail was continued and the matter will return to court in July.abc.net.au/news/sydney-man-faces-queensland-court-over-deadly-crash/105285432Link copiedShareShare articleA Sydney man has faced court over a crash in Queensland that claimed the life of a 70-year-old motorbike rider.Passionate motorcyclist Allan Henry Scheuber left behind 10 grandchildren and six children, some of whom were riding with him on the day of his death.Shane Lawrence Jacobs, 54, from Daceyville in Sydney's eastern suburbs, was charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death after the April 10 crash in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.Police said early investigations indicated a motorbike collided with a Holden Colorado at the intersection of Hunsley Road and Obi Obi Road in the Kidaman Creek area about 3pm.Shane Lawrence Jacobs, 54, made his first appearance over the matter in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning. (ABC Sunshine Coast: Lottie Twyford)Mr Scheuber, from Palmwoods on the Sunshine Coast, was declared dead at the scene.Mr Jacobs was not injured in the crash, police said at the time.He appeared in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court in person on Tuesday morning and his bail was continued.The matter was adjourned to allow prosecutors to prepare a brief of evidence.Mr Jacobs will not be required to attend in person when the matter returns to court on July 14.Mr Scheuber, pictured here with two of his sons, had six children and 10 grandchildren. (Supplied: Jonathon Scheuber)'Only just parted ways'One of Mr Scheuber's sons, Jonathon Scheuber, had been riding with his father on the day of his death, as had one of his brothers and his brother-in-law."We'd only just parted ways 10 minutes earlier," Jonathon said."He was a very healthy, very active guy … it's very unfortunate his life was cut short at this time."Riding was a long-time passion for his father, who rode across Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi two years ago, and the family often attended motorcycle track days together.Allan and Christine Scheuber had been married for 46 years. (Supplied: Jonathon Scheuber)Originally from Nambour, Mr Scheuber lived in Palmwoods for most of his life and had built up a car restoration business.He was married to Jonathon's mother Christine for 46 years and the couple retired recently."He was a very healthy 70," Jonathon said."He wasn't an older, out-of-shape, overweight man."He was very healthy, very fit … still very active and still working every day at home and around the house … still travelling."Jonathon said more than 400 people attended a memorial celebrating Mr Scheuber's life."He was a very kind and very loved guy," Jonathon said.Your information is being handled in accordance with the ABC Privacy Collection Statement.Email addressSubscribePosted 45m ago45 minutes agoTue 13 May 2025 at 3:52amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top Stories'We should all share responsibility': Sussan Ley says of Liberals' election resultLIVEPhoto shows Susan Ley talks while standing behind a lectern. 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