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Serious pedestrian traffic crash, assault, Homebush

2 November 2024 · about 9:45pm · Homebush

Published 3 November 2024

Key facts

When
2 Nov 2024Saturday, about 9:45pm
Where
Homebush
Type
Pedestrian struck by vehicle, assault
Injured
1 personThe 17-year-old Glenella girl was transported
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, PoliceThe 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.

What happened

Incident Overview

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.

  • red Mazda
  • Mazda continued for
  • 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
  • The 17-year-old Glenella girl was transported
  • 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
  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • The 17-year-old Glenella girl was transported

Investigation

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.

Appeal for Information

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.

  • Policelink: 131 444 (https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting)
  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 (https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/)
  • Crime Stoppers Queensland (https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/)
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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