April 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 41-year-old man from Tewantin has been charged with 15 offenses following a series of violent incidents, including a fatal multi-vehicle crash, armed robbery, and shooting, in Palmview and Landsborough , Queensland, on Monday, April 21, 2025 .

The sequence of events began at approximately 12:10 pm when the man allegedly lost control of a red Porsche Macan , causing a six-vehicle crash on the southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway at Palmview . A 22-year-old woman from Upper Mount Gravatt , who was a passenger in one of the vehicles involved, later died from her injuries. The driver of the same vehicle, a 22-year-old man from Strathpine , sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.

The suspect allegedly exited the Porsche armed with a firearm, approached a white SsangYong Rexton , and shot its driver—a 62-year-old man from Branyan —in the arm before stealing the vehicle. The stolen Rexton was later found crashed on Steve Irwin Way in Landsborough around 12:35 pm .

The suspect then allegedly approached a grey Mazda 3 , forcing its occupants—a 16-year-old girl from Newmarket and her parents—to flee the vehicle. He was arrested shortly afterward at the intersection of Steve Irwin Way and Forestry Road , Landsborough , at 12:48 pm without further incident. The firearm was recovered inside the Mazda.

The offender sustained head and body injuries during the incidents and remains under police guard at Sunshine Coast University Hospital .

Location and Time

  • Initial Crash: Southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway, Palmview (approximately 12:10 pm).
  • Stolen Rexton Recovery: Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough (approximately 12:35 pm).
  • Arrest Location: Intersection of Steve Irwin Way and Forestry Road, Landsborough (approximately 12:48 pm).

Vehicles Involved

  • A **red Porsche Macan** involved in the initial six-vehicle crash (suspect’s vehicle).
  • A **Nissan Micra** carrying a 22-year-old man (driver) and a 22-year-old woman (deceased passenger).
  • A **white SsangYong Rexton** stolen by the suspect after shooting its driver.
  • A **grey Mazda 3** abandoned by its occupants after the suspect approached them while armed.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: A 22-year-old woman from Upper Mount Gravatt died from injuries sustained in the crash.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 62-year-old driver of the SsangYong Rexton was shot in the arm and treated for his injuries.
    • The 41-year-old offender sustained head and body injuries and is under police guard at the hospital.
  • Minor Injuries: The 22-year-old driver of the Nissan Micra sustained minor injuries and was hospitalized.
  • No physical injuries were reported for the occupants of the grey Mazda 3.

Charges
The 41-year-old man has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Two counts of **armed robbery**.
  • Two counts of **possessing dangerous drugs**.
  • Two counts of **unlawful entry of vehicle for committing indictable offense**.
  • One count each of:
    • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
    • Acts intended to cause grievous bodily harm.
    • Dangerous operation of a vehicle adversely affected by an intoxicating substance.
    • Going armed as to cause fear.
    • Unlawful possession of firearm used to commit indictable offense.
    • Possess tainted property.
    • Authority required to possess explosives.
    • Driver fail to remain at incident.
    • Driving suspended license.

He is expected to appear before Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 . Further charges are likely as investigations continue.

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit and Scenes of Crime officers have declared and processed three crime scenes:

  • At the site of the initial crash on the Bruce Highway in Palmview.
  • Where the stolen SsangYong Rexton was found crashed on Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough.
  • The arrest location at the intersection of Steve Irwin Way and Forestry Road, Landsborough.

Authorities are investigating:

  • The circumstances leading to the initial crash involving the red Porsche Macan.
  • The suspect’s motives for the armed robbery and shooting.
  • Potential factors such as intoxication, drug use, or other impairments affecting the suspect’s behavior.

“Police urge any witnesses or anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision to come forward.”
— Queensland Police statement

Appeal for Information
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in piecing together the events surrounding the incidents. Anyone with information, particularly dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, is urged to contact police:

  • Policelink: Provide information via the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Quote reference numbers: **QP2500690684**, **QP2500690864**.
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Report information anonymously by calling 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Community Impact
This tragic and violent chain of events has deeply shaken the local community, particularly given the proximity to residential areas and popular landmarks like Aussie World . The loss of life and involvement of firearms underscore the urgent need for road safety awareness and vigilance against violent crimes.