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Police are investigating a serious assault that occurred overnight at Dutton Park.
Officers were called to Park Road shortly after 11pm following reports of a disturbance.
When police arrived, a 52-year-old man was located with a wound to his neck.
He was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition.
Detectives are appealing to anyone that may have been in the area at the time or has dashcam and was in the vicinity of Park Road contact them.
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: QP1900767396

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A 17-year-old boy has been charged following investigations into the death of a 56-year-old man in MacGregor on April 15.
Officers were called to a house on Delfin Drive around 11.40pm following reports that a man had been shot in a garage.
The 56-year-old was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition but was pronounced deceased a short time later.
A 17-year-old Slacks Creek boy has been charged with one count each of murder, enter dwelling with intent, armed robbery, possession of shortened firearms and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
The boy has been remanded in custody.
Police are continuing to appeal to anyone that has dashcam footage or sighted a silver 2013 Hyundai Elantra hatchback possibly bearing false Queensland registration 078YPN.
Detective Superintendent Tony Fleming has reassured the community in Brisbane that their safety is a top priority for police.
“The safety of all Queenslanders is important to the Queensland Police Service

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DAY 1
Thursday April 18 2019 
Summary 

The highest speed recorded was 155km/h in an 80 zone at the Logan Motorway at Drewvale
The highest blood alcohol concentration recorded was 0.307 per cent at Bellbird Park
24 impoundment offences 

Central Region

Drink driving: 0.165 per cent at Avenell Heights
Speeding: 111 km/h in a 70 zone at Yaaamba Road in Park Avenue
Five impoundment offences

Southern Region:

Fatal crash: Intersection of James and Peachy streets, South Toowoomba
Drink driving: 0.307 per cent at Bellbird Park and 0.164 per cent at Redbank Plains
Seven impoundment offences

Northern Region:

Drink driving: 0.176 per cent at Normanton, 0.163 at Mission River and 0.156 per cent at Edmonton
Five impoundment offences

Brisbane Region

Speeding: 155 km/h in a 80 zone on the Logan Motorway at Drewvale
Six impoundment offences

South Eastern Region

Drink driving: 0.225 per cent at Miami
Speeding: 108 km/h in 60 zone at Wembley Road in Logan Central
One impoundment offence

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Phase 2 of the Queensland Easter Road Safety Campaign commenced at 0001 hrs on Thursday, 18 April 2019 and continues until 2359 hrs on Monday, 22 April 2019.

During the Easter Period, Queensland Police will enforce high risk road user behaviour including the fatal five: speeding, fatigue, impaired driving (drink and drug), failure to wear a seat belt and distraction/inattention in a concerted effort to minimise road trauma.

For the 24 hour period to midnight: Thursday, 18 April 2019
2018 Daily total
Progressive 2018 Total
2019 Daily Total
Progressive 2019 Total

Traffic Crashes

Fatal Traffic Incidents
1
1
1
1

Persons Killed
1
1
1
1

Injury Traffic Incidents
50
50
27
27

Persons Injured
68
68
30
30

Alcohol and Drug Testing

Random Breath Tests Performed (RBT)
12,940
12,940
8,109
8,109

Roadside Drug Tests Performed (RDT)
104
104
275
275

Drink Driving
53
53
44
44

Drug Driving Roadside positive tests (yet to be analysed)
24
24
42
42

Traffic Offences

*     Speed Camera Detections
2,873
2,873
2,858
2,858

*     Speeding (Other)
536
536
390
390

*     Seat Belts
28
28
31
31

*     Mobile Phone Offences
34
34
29
29

*     Other Offences
570
570
485
485

Total Offences (infringements)
1,168
1,168
935
935

2018 comparative period: 29/03/18 to 02/04/18

 

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Forensic Crash Unit are investigating fatal crash at Bulimba this morning.
Just before 5:30am, police and emergency services were called to a single vehicle crash involving a motorbike on Lytton Road.
A 26-year-old Cornubia man was declared deceased at the scene.
Police are appealing anyone who was in the area at the time and may have dash cam vision to contact police.
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: QP1900767388

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Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a single vehicle traffic crash at Tugun overnight.
Preliminary inquiries indicate at about 2.10am a Holden Commodore was travelling north on the Pacific Highway at Tugun when it has left the road and rolled several times.
The passenger, a woman in her twenties, has been transported to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.
The driver was not injured.
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: QP1900767100

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Detectives investigating the murder of a 56-year-old man at MacGregor on Monday night have launched a public appeal to track down a vehicle of interest.
The man was shot in the garage of his Delfin Drive home around 11.40pm on April 15.
He was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition where he was later pronounced deceased.
As part of ongoing inquiries, police are searching for a stolen silver 2013 Hyundai Elantra hatchback (pictured) possibly bearing false Queensland registration 078YPN.
Anyone with information regarding the vehicle is urged to contact police immediately.

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: QP1900746611

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Today Minister for Police and Minister for Corrective Services the Honourable Mark Ryan MP joined Chief Superintendent Brian Swan at a large operation supporting the Easter road safety campaign at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
South Brisbane Officers conducted one of the many high-visibility operations happening across the state this Easter holiday period.
The extended Easter road safety campaign began on April 5 and runs until April 26 and as a part of that, the QPS is coordinating a state-wide traffic policing operation designed to reduce the number of serious injuries, fatal traffic crashes and road related crime.
This operation coincides with the Easter school holidays and a period in which there is an increase in vehicles using Queensland roads.
Chief Superintendent Swan said that over the Easter long weekend last year we lost four lives.
“It is tragic for both those families and for the families and friends of the 57 people who have died

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Police have responded to a collision between a tanker truck and a car in Shaw this morning.
Initial investigations indicate, shortly after 10 am at the intersection of Shaw Road and the Bruce Highway an LPG gas tanker has collided with a car.
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or may have dash cam footage to contact police.
Some diversions are currently in place and the Bruce Highway is closed in that area.
Closures will remain in place for approximately two hours and motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.
Some businesses in the area are self-evacuating.
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.

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A man has died in hospital following a two vehicle traffic crash in Caboolture on Monday, April 15.
Preliminary investigations indicate at around 5:15pm a mobility scooter was crossing King Street when it collided with a car travelling along King Street.
A 78-year-old man was transported to Caboolture Hospital in a stable condition but passed away in hospital on April 16.
The 28-year-old male driver of the car was not physically injured as a result of the crash.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
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: QP1900745738

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