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Traffic crash, Rockhampton

2 October 2023 · about 3:50pm · Pink Lily, QLD

Published 3 October 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
2 Oct 2023Monday, about 3:50pm
Where
Pink Lily, QLD
Type
Vehicle deliberately driven into building
Investigation
Queensland PoliceQueensland Police have charged the 42-year-old driver with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, wilful damage, unlawful entry of motor vehicle, fail to comply with duties of driver involved in crash, and obstruct police.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, 2 October 2023, a man deliberately drove a Mitsubishi Triton utility vehicle into an office building on Canoona Road near Rockhampton Airport in Pink Lily, Queensland. The incident occurred just before 4:00pm local time and resulted in property damage to the building.

Queensland Police attended the scene and arrested the driver nearby as he attempted to flee. No injuries were reported.

Location and Time

The incident occurred on Canoona Road near Rockhampton Airport, Pink Lily, at approximately 3:50pm on Monday, 2 October 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Mitsubishi Triton utility
  • Driver: 42-year-old male from Pink Lily

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police attended the scene and arrested the driver as he attempted to flee the location. The incident was contained with no injuries reported.

Investigation

Queensland Police have charged the 42-year-old driver with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, wilful damage, unlawful entry of motor vehicle, fail to comply with duties of driver involved in crash, and obstruct police. The driver appeared in Rockhampton Magistrates Court on 3 October 2023.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours per day. Crime information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2301641786.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

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