As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
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Fatal traffic crash, Atherton
Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Atherton yesterday (August 27). At about 11.40am, a Toyota Landcruiser travelling south on Herberton Road left the roadway and collided with a power pole causing the vehicle to roll. The male driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. No […]
Wounding charge, Gladstone
Gladstone Detectives have charged a man following investigations into an alleged stabbing in Gladstone Central overnight. It will be alleged at around 11:30pm a man attended a unit block on Auckland Street. Police will further allege the man became involved in a disturbance with another man, stabbing him multiple times in the torso. The injured […]
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Eumundi
Police have charged a man following the investigation of a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Eumundi on June 24. It will be alleged about 3.15pm, a Toyota Prado travelling west on the Eumundi-Noosa Road has crossed double lines and collided with a Mazda travelling east. The Mazda has run off the road and down […]
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Maleny
Forensic Crash Unit officers investigating a single vehicle crash at Witta on July 13 have charged a man. At around 8.40pm a car was traveling west on Maleny-Kenilworth Road when it will be alleged the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into trees. The passenger of the vehicle, a 22-year-old local man, died […]
Pedestrian campaign chalks up the safety message
Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey joined Acting Superintendent Ivan Sikorsky, Road Policing Command and RACQ Head of Technical and Safety Policy Steve Spalding to launch the ‘Be aware – Cross with care’ pedestrian campaign today. The initiative is designed to remind pedestrians to be vigilant when crossing the road. Pedestrians in Brisbane’s CBD will be […]
Update – Suspicious death, Rocklea
A man has been charged with murder following investigations into the death of another man at Rocklea on Friday night. It will be alleged just after 9pm a physical altercation occurred between the pair on Beaudesert Road. The victim, a 35-year-old Rocklea man, was located with a neck injury and passed away at the scene. […]
Fatal traffic crash, Maryborough West
A 46-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash in Maryborough West this morning. Preliminary inquiries indicate just after 6am a truck and a station wagon were involved in a crash on the Bruce Highway on-ramp at the intersection of Alice Street. The driver of the station wagon, a 46-year-old Maryborough man was pronounced […]
Pedestrian safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Pedestrians share the road with vehicles, but have no protection in an impact. In 2017, 35 pedestrians died and 357 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility for all road users. Pedestrians should stop, look and listen before crossing the road. Be aware of your surroundings […]
Armed robbery, Morayfield
Police are investigating an armed robbery at a supermarket store at Morayfield yesterday evening. At about 10pm, a man entered the store on Morayfield Road armed with a knife and demanded money and tobacco products from staff. The man fled the store a short time later with a sum of cash. The man is described […]