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Update: Dangerous driving charge following serious traffic crash, Sheldon

10 October 2022 · about 10:00am · Sheldon

Published 10 October 2022 · Updated 22 April 2026

Key facts

When
10 Oct 2022Monday, about 10:00am
Where
Sheldon
Type
Head-on crash involving stolen vehicle
Injured
6 peopleA 72-year-old Cleveland man, the driver of the other vehicle, remains in hospital in a critical condition; Earlier: A 72-year-old man is in a critical condition following a two vehicle traffic crash involving a stolen vehicle at Sheldon this morning (October 10); The 72-year-old male driver of the Kia has been transported in a critical condition; Police have charged a 44-year-old man with multiple offences including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Sheldon this morning (October 10); A 70-year-old woman, a passenger in the Kia, has been transported in a serious condition; A 44-year-old man, the alleged driver of the stolen Mitsubishi was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries
Investigation
Queensland PoliceSuspect charged, court appearance scheduled

What happened

Incident Overview

Police have charged a 44-year-old man with multiple offences including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Sheldon this morning (October 10).

He will further be charged with two counts of fraud and disqualified and unlicensed driving in relation to other matters.

  • Mitsubishi Challenger stolen from
  • Kia Cerato travelling southbound
  • Kia has been transported
  • Mitsubishi was taken into
  • Police have charged a 44-year-old man with multiple offences including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Sheldon this morning (October 10)
  • A 72-year-old Cleveland man, the driver of the other vehicle, remains in hospital in a critical condition
  • The 44-year-old has been charged with two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing GBH, and one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs (cannabis), possessing drug utensils, disqualified and unlicensed driving and stealing (registration plates)
  • Earlier: A 72-year-old man is in a critical condition following a two vehicle traffic crash involving a stolen vehicle at Sheldon this morning (October 10)
  • The 72-year-old male driver of the Kia has been transported in a critical condition
  • A 70-year-old woman, a passenger in the Kia, has been transported in a serious condition
  • A 44-year-old man, the alleged driver of the stolen Mitsubishi was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries
  • Fatalities:
    • None reported.
  • Injuries:
    • A 72-year-old Cleveland man, the driver of the other vehicle, remains in hospital in a critical condition
    • Earlier: A 72-year-old man is in a critical condition following a two vehicle traffic crash involving a stolen vehicle at Sheldon this morning (October 10)
    • The 72-year-old male driver of the Kia has been transported in a critical condition
    • Police have charged a 44-year-old man with multiple offences including dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm following a serious two vehicle traffic crash in Sheldon this morning (October 10)
    • A 70-year-old woman, a passenger in the Kia, has been transported in a serious condition
    • A 44-year-old man, the alleged driver of the stolen Mitsubishi was taken into custody at the scene and is currently receiving treatment for minor injuries

Appeal for Information

  • 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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