June 11, 2024

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Police have charged a 27-year-old Collingwood Park man following an alleged serious traffic crash in Pallara yesterday morning, June 10.

It will be alleged at approximately 3.20am, a stolen grey Toyota Hliux dual-cab utility was traveling north along Paradise Road when the vehicle left the road, rolled, and crashed into a metal fence.

Two occupants were located at the scene including a 24-year-old woman who was ejected from the vehicle.

She was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 27-year-old Collingwood Park man, has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance whist excessively speeding.

He is due to appear at Brisbane Magistrates Court today, June 11.

Residents or any motorists travelling along Paradise Road and surrounding areas on Monday morning are urged to review CCTV or dashcam footage for any relevant vision of the Toyota Hilux.

Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2400982273

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

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