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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Probe into woman's leap from moving car
Queensland Attorney-General Deborah Frecklington has ordered an inquest into the death of a woman killed on the Bruce Highway after jumping from the ute she was a passenger in. Courtney Anderson, 28, suffered 'catastrophic injures' after jumping from the moving vehicle at Bajool, near Rockhampton, about 5pm on Easter Monday last year. More than a year later, Ms Frecklington said she would direct the Coroners Court of Queensland to hold an inquest into Ms Anderson's death after a meeting with her family in May. The Justice Minister said she made the decision to hold an inquest after she was also provided with 'new information', with the timing to be determined. 'After considering the concerns raised by Courtney's family, I believe it is in the public interest to hold an inquest into her death,' Ms Frecklington said. 'Courtney was very much loved and I hope by providing this direction, I can save her family from further heartbreak and help them to get the answers they need. 'I extend my sincere condolences to Courtney's family and friends.' The Central Coroner previously investigated Ms Anderson's death, with the findings having been provided to her family. Ms Anderson was a passenger in the gold Toyota HiLux and died on the side of the highway about 8m away. At the time, she was travelling with her de-facto partner, Ashley John Campbell, 36. Mr Campbell has not been charged with any offences relating to Ms Anderson's death.
News.com.au
2 days ago
- News.com.au
Inquest ordered into the death of woman who leapt from moving car in Qld
Queensland Attorney-General Deborah Frecklington has ordered an inquest into the death of a woman killed on the Bruce Highway after jumping from the ute she was a passenger in. Courtney Anderson, 28, suffered 'catastrophic injures' after jumping from the moving vehicle at Bajool, near Rockhampton, about 5pm on Easter Monday last year. More than a year later, Ms Frecklington said she would direct the Coroners Court of Queensland to hold an inquest into Ms Anderson's death after a meeting with her family in May. The Justice Minister said she made the decision to hold an inquest after she was also provided with 'new information', with the timing to be determined. 'After considering the concerns raised by Courtney's family, I believe it is in the public interest to hold an inquest into her death,' Ms Frecklington said. 'Courtney was very much loved and I hope by providing this direction, I can save her family from further heartbreak and help them to get the answers they need. 'I extend my sincere condolences to Courtney's family and friends.' The Central Coroner previously investigated Ms Anderson's death, with the findings having been provided to her family. Ms Anderson was a passenger in the gold Toyota HiLux and died on the side of the highway about 8m away. At the time, she was travelling with her de-facto partner, Ashley John Campbell, 36. Mr Campbell has not been charged with any offences relating to Ms Anderson's death.
ABC News
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- ABC News
Bruce Highway closed at Damper Creek in far north Qld after truck, car crash
Police are investigating a serious crash on the Bruce Highway in far north Queensland involving a car and a truck. Emergency services were called to the the highway in Damper Creek about 12:45pm. A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson said two patients were assessed at the scene. Paramedics found the driver of the car with life-threatening injuries. The truck driver, a man in his 50s, was treated for a knee injury. A Queensland Police Service spokesperson says the highway remains closed in both directions at Damper Creek. Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and expect delays to their travel time.
News.com.au
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Two people fighting for life after horror caravan crash on Bruce Highway
Two people are fighting for life after a car towing a caravan crashed and rolled down an embankment on a Queensland highway. Emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway near the Sunshine Coast about 11.20am on Thursday after reports of a serious crash. A woman in her 50s was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with life threatening chest and abdominal injuries, a Queensland Ambulance spokesman told NewsWire. A man, whose age is not yet known, also suffered life threatening injuries in the crash. A third person suffered minor injuries. Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
ABC News
15-05-2025
- ABC News
Two people fighting for their lives after caravan crash on Bruce Highway
Two people have been left with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle towing a caravan rolled down an embankment on the Bruce Highway near the Sunshine Coast this morning. Paramedics are treating a man who is fighting for his life at the scene and a woman in her 60s has been taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with chest and abdominal injuries. A third patient is in a stable condition and declined to be taken to hospital. Emergency services were called to the scene at Nirimba, near Caloundra, at 11:20am following initial reports of a two-vehicle crash. It is understood the vehicle towing the caravan left the road and crashed down an embankment into a creek. Police are yet to confirm whether other vehicles were involved. The Bruce Highway northbound is closed near Roys Road and traffic is being diverted. Drivers are asked to avoid the area. More to come.
