A teenager accused of running a red light and rear-ending a car that collided with and killed a heavily pregnant woman has been released on bail after his mother offered $50,000 to secure his freedom.

Aaron Papazoglu, 19, was greeted by family on his release from Silverwater jail on Friday afternoon, after appearing in Downing Centre Local Court earlier in the day.

Papazoglu, centre, leaving Silverwater prison after being released on bail. Credit: Seven News

The 19-year-old was charged with causing the death of 33-year-old Samanvitha Dhareshwar and her unborn child by negligent and dangerous driving following the crash in Hornsby last week.

Dhareshwar died after a Kia station wagon Papazoglu allegedly rear-ended was shunted into her while she was walking with her husband and anothe

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