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 reminded to cross the street with care, with life-saving safety reminders chalked onto footpaths at several city crossing locations.
Mr Bailey said people crossing the street mid-block or metres away from traffic lights was only part of the problem.
“While it is legal to cross the street more than 20 metres from the closest crossing, people should look at their surroundings before stepping out onto the road at any time,” Mr Bailey said.
“The safest place to cross the road is at traffic lights, and sometimes this means walking a few extra metres and waiting patiently. Being alert in

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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.
Detectives attended the Princess Alexandra Hospital today where the 30-year-old Acacia Ridge man was charged with murder at a bedside hearing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801568867

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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 deceased at the scene while the truck driver, a 62-year-old man, was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Bruce Highway remains closed with diversions through Maryborough in place.
The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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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 and avoid distractions like headphones and mobile phones.
Use designated crossings wherever possible, as this is where drivers and riders are expecting you to cross.
Be aware and cross with care.
Vehicles must be prepared to give way to pedestrians and be aware of crossings, refuges and traffic signals where pedestrians may cross.
Travel at a speed that allows you to stop safely at these when needed.
Reduce your speed at night around entertainment venues where people gather.
Observe school zone speed restrictions and travel carefully in other areas with children, such as around playgrounds.
By changing behaviours and increasing awareness, we can make Queensland roads

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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 as Caucasian, approximately 185cms tall with a solid build.
He was wearing a long-sleeved flannelette shirt with a grey t-shirt underneath, black shorts, thongs, grey beanie and a red coloured balaclava covering his face.
No persons were injured during the incident.
Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP1801582316

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