A 40-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Arana Hills on Wednesday, March 18.
At 7.15pm, emergency services were called to Napean Avenue following reports a man was lying on the roadway.
Initial information suggests the man lost control of an electric skateboard before falling and hitting his head.
The 40-year-old man was treated for injuries at the scene before being transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s hospital where he died on March 19.
The Forensic Crash Unit will prepare a report for the Coroner.
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Fatal traffic crash, Eight Mile Plains
A 58-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Eight Mile Plains on Saturday, April 4.
Around 7:30pm, police were conducting routine patrols on Warrigal Road when they noticed a black Harley Davidson tricycle laying on a footpath.
When they approached the tricycle, officers noticed a man laying unresponsive underneath.
Officers rendered first aid to the man immediately before paramedics transported the 58-year-old man to the Princess Alexandra hospital where he died on April 8.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dash cam footage, is urged to contact police.
Fatal traffic crash, Oakey
Police are appealing for witnesses after a truck and car crashed at Oakey this morning.
About 12pm today, an AB triple prime mover truck was traveling east bound on the Warrego Highway Bypass when it has collided with a white sedan turning right onto Toowoomba Road.
The driver of the sedan, a 78-year-old Kingsthorpe woman was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The 62-year-old driver of the prime mover did not receive any physical injuries.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses who have yet to speak with police, or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.
Fatal bike crash, Taabinga
Police have commenced an investigation after a man died in Taabinga, this morning.
Approximately 11.50am a quadbike was travelling south on Boonenne Ellesmere Road towards Boonenne Road, when the rider collided with the shoulder of the road, causing the quadbike to crash into the embankment.
A 26-year-old Kingaroy man was transported to Kingaroy Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.
Dangerous operation charges, Westcourt
A man has been charged after being intercepted allegedly driving dangerously and crashing a Subaru Impreza into two police vehicles.
Around 1.30am officers observed a black Subaru Impreza with false registration plates allegedly travelling at speed towards them and then turn sharply into Ishmael Road in an attempt to avoid police.
Police attempted to intercept the sedan when it will be alleged the driver accelerated away at speed on the incorrect side of Toogood Road.
It will be alleged the sedan continued driving dangerously on the incorrect side of the road and speeding through intersections.
A tyre deflation device was successfully deployed on Bicentennial Road at Mount Sheridan.
It continued to travel on one tyre and rims before it will be alleged the driver rammed the sedan into the rear of a marked police vehicle as it was entering the Bruce Highway from an on-ramp, causing extensive damage.
The Impreza approached Sandown Close in Woree where
Update: Appeal – Armed robbery, Gympie
Police have charged a man in relation to an armed robbery in Gympie last Sunday (April 26).
Just before midnight on April 26, a man allegedly produced a firearm and stole a vehicle on Everson Road.
At 1.30pm this afternoon (May 2), detectives attended a commercial property on Boat Harbour Drive, Hervey Bay, where they located the man and took him into custody without incident.
The 35-year-old Gympie man was charged with two counts each of armed robbery and serious assault on a police officer, and one count each of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession dangerous drugs, possession drug utensils, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, enter premises and commit indictable offence and going armed to cause fear.
The man has been refused bail and he will appear in the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on May 5.
Police would like to thank the public and the community for their overwhelming response, with information being
Dangerous operation charges, Caboolture
A man and two women have been charged after allegedly driving a stolen Alfa Romeo Giulietta dangerously from Tingalpa to Caboolture overnight.
Shortly before 8pm, police were advised by members of the public about the hatchback travelling at excessive speeds and driving dangerously through a number of traffic lights on Wynnum Road at Tingalpa.
Around 9pm, Polair observed the vehicle allegedly travelling at excessive speeds north on Gympie Road and monitored as it continued through North Brisbane, Pine Rivers and towards Caboolture.
The vehicle was seen allegedly continuing at high speeds and on the incorrect side of the road including the Bruce Highway.
Officers attempted to intercept the vehicle a number of times without success when it pulled into the back of a Caboolture shopping centre in Elliot Street where the occupants fled into a second vehicle.
The second vehicle evaded police and continued through a number of streets in Caboolture before officers successfully deployed
New online form to report Covid-19 breaches
Queenslanders can now report Covid-19 compliance breaches online following the launch of a new Policelink reporting form.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) set-up the online form to allow people to easily report breaches of the Chief Health Officer’s (CHO) public health directions from their computer or smart phone during the COVID-19 event.
The online form is located www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting under the COVID-19 breach tab.
State Disaster Coordinator Steve Gollschewski said the community response to the unprecedented measures to reduce the spread of the virus had been very positive.
“The vast majority of Queenslanders recognise the importance of following the public health directions and doing the right thing to keep everyone safe,” Deputy Commissioner Gollschewski said.
“We will continue to educate and show compassion when dealing with the public, however, we can take enforcement action if necessary to ensure we are limiting the spread of the virus.
“We encourage members of the public to use the online form
R U in Control of your meeting?
If you’re online in a business meeting, learning remotely or just catching up with friends and family on a video chat and an uninvited attendee enters your meeting – hang up and check the security and privacy settings on the device you are using.
With more people online than ever before, Police are asking users to not be complacent when it comes to using video conferencing platforms and to report any inappropriate content or intrusion.
Detective Acting Superintendent Vince Byrnes from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group said Police have received reports of uninvited attendees breaking into and disrupting online meetings.
“Hackers and scammers are always trying to find new ways to get access to your identity information or make contact. This can include unauthorised and uninvited entry to online meetings and conferences.
“Depending on the nature of the intrusion, this may constitute a crime. If you wish to report a Cyber Crime, please
Fatal traffic crash, Mooloolah Valley
Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a car and mobility scooter in Mooloolah Valley this morning.
Preliminary information suggests around 6.25am a 90-year-old man riding a mobility scooter exited a service station onto Mooloolah Road and was struck by an oncoming vehicle.
The elderly male rider from Mooloolah Valley suffered significant injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The driver of the car, a 42-year-old Mooloolah Valley man, was not injured in the crash.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage to come forward.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.
Quote this reference number: QP2000846425 within the online