Caleb Jakobsson, 18, appeared before Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday, charged with culpable driving over the death of Andrea Lehane, who was hit while crossing the road outside the shopping
centre last Wednesday.

Police told the court they opposed Mr Jakobsson's bail application because they believed he had a disregard of road laws and could again get on a motorbike, and magistrate Franz Holzer said he was leaning towards remanding him in custody, based on what he had heard.

"As things currently stand I am unlikely to grant bail," Mr Holzer said before adjourning the case to Wednesday.

Ms Lehane, 34, a mother of two young children, suffered what her family called "unsurvivable" brain damage and her life support was turned off last Friday.

Detective Senior Constable Leigh Miller told the court Mr Jakobsson was riding a mini or "monkey" motorbike that overtook a car that had stopped at a zebra crossing and hit Ms Lehane, who was thrown up to seven metres.

Detective Senior Constable Miller said investigators believed Mr Jakobsson was riding at 30kmh in a 10kmh zone, and that although he and his passenger fell from the motorbike after the crash, they
quickly got back on and rode away.

Their motorbike was one of four that rode through the car park, the court heard.

Mr Jakobsson, who appeared in court in a red Nike T-shirt, last week handed himself in to police and is also charged with dangerous driving causing death, failing to stop at the scene, speeding and unlicensed and unregistered driving.

Two boys, one aged 17 and the other 16, faced a children's court on Monday, charged with offences including reckless conduct endangering life, unlicensed riding and having an unregistered vehicle. They are on bail and due to return to court in November.

Detective Senior Constable Miller said Mr Jakobsson had admitted offending to police and had been distressed during an interview.

The court heard he told police he panicked when he realised he hit Ms Lehane and heard one of his group yell at him to flee.

"He heard people yelling 'Go, go, go' and he decided not to stay," the
detective said.

He said Mr Jakobsson had shown a "complete disregard" for road laws and that police were worried he would continue riding if granted bail, which would further endanger the public.

The motorbike involved in the crash had been abandoned in a park but had not been recovered, the court heard.

Defence counsel Jacob Kantor said the incident had been a "wake-up call" for his client, and that the teen never wanted to ride again.

He said one of Mr Jakobsson's aunts had offered to provide accommodation at her rural property if he was released from custody, and that a job opportunity existed.

But Mr Holzer was concerned a rural setting might provide a temptation for Mr Jakobsson to ride or drive without a licence.

The teen's aunt is expected to give evidence on Wednesday.

The teen was supported in court by his parents, grandparents and other family members. None of Ms Lehane's family were in court.