November 3, 2024

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Police are investigating a serious vehicle and pedestrian traffic crash and assault at Homebush, southwest of Mackay, last night, November 2.

Initial investigations indicate that at around 9:45pm, a white utility was driving dangerously along Homebush Road before a red Mazda 3 travelling westbound collided with a 17-year-old girl who was on the roadway.

The Mazda continued for a short distance before stopping, its then alleged several people nearby approached the vehicle and assaulted a 53-year-old male passenger.

Officers arrived on scene a short time later and broke up the group.

The 17-year-old Glenella girl was transported to Mackay Base Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The 53-year-old Sarina man was also transported to hospital for treatment.

The other occupants of the Mazda, the 16-year-old female driver, a 12-year-old male passenger, and a 56-year-old female passenger, were physically uninjured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash and is appealing to anyone who may have relevant information or CCTV, dashcam footage or mobile phone footage to come forward.

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