Bruce Highway Brake Check: P-Plater Crash Caught on Camera, Police Investigate

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Bruce Highway in Queensland following a brake check incident involving a Mazda 3 and a Subaru Outback. The Mazda 3 driver, a provisional license holder, lost control while attempting to avoid the braking Subaru and collided with two trucks in adjacent lanes.

The incident was captured on dashcam footage by an uninvolved motorist in a Toyota Camry, who stopped to assist at the scene. Queensland Police attended and are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Bruce Highway in Queensland on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The exact time of the incident was not specified in available reports.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Mazda 3
• Driver: P-plater (provisional license holder)
• Status: Lost control while attempting to overtake

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Subaru Outback
• Status: Applied sudden brakes; fled the scene

Vehicle 3

• Make/Model: Truck
• Status: Struck by Mazda 3

Vehicle 4

• Make/Model: Truck
• Status: Struck by Mazda 3 in adjacent lane

Vehicle 5

• Make/Model: Toyota Camry
• Status: Uninvolved motorist who stopped to assist

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police attended the scene following the multi-vehicle collision. The exact number of emergency service units and response times were not detailed in available reports. No patient transports to hospital were required, as no injuries were sustained in the incident.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances of the brake check incident and the resulting multi-vehicle crash. Dashcam footage captured by the Toyota Camry driver and shared via Dash Cam Owners Australia is expected to be crucial evidence in determining fault and any potential charges arising from the incident.

The investigation will focus on the actions of the Subaru Outback driver, who applied sudden brakes and subsequently fled the scene, as well as the P-plater’s vehicle control and following distance at the time of the incident.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with additional dashcam footage of the Bruce Highway incident on June 26, 2024, to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Information can also be submitted online at policelink.qld.gov.au.