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Sky News AU
a day ago
- Sky News AU
Elderly man seriously injured after being struck by car during road rage incident in Logan, south-east Queensland
An elderly man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle during a wild road rage incident in south-east Queensland on Saturday night. An altercation occurred between the drivers of a Holden Commodore and a Mazda 2 on the Mandew St overpass in Shailer Park, Logan, about 7.20pm. While the incident was unfolding, an unknown vehicle, travelling in the opposite direction struck a man in his 60s. He was then rushed to Princess Alexandra Hospital with serious but non-critical injuries. The driver, who fled the scene following the crash has been urged to contact the police. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses or persons with a vision of the incident to also come forward.
7NEWS
a day ago
- 7NEWS
Man struck by car during road rage incident in Shailer Park, Queensland
A man remains in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car. Police allege a road rage incident occurred between two drivers. One of a Holden Commodore and another of a Mazda Two, about 7.30pm at Mandew St overpass in Shailer Park, Queensland, on Saturday night. During the altercation, an unknown vehicle, travelling in an unknown direction struck the man in his 60s. He was taken to the hospital with serious but not critical injuries. Police are now urging the driver of the vehicle and any witnesses to come forward. If you have information for police, contact Policelink or call 131 444.
The Australian
29-07-2025
- The Australian
Homicide probe launched after WA man Elmars Kalajs dies in hospital following alleged Bedfordale assault
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information after a man found with serious injuries in a carpark in Perth's southeast died in hospital just a few months later. Elmars Kalejs, 53, was found by a member of the public in the carpark adjacent to the Settlers' Common Environmental Centre in Bedfordale about 12.30pm on April 18. He was lying unconscious near the driver's side door of his silver Holden Commodore sedan, with clear and significant head injuries. Mr Kalejs was transported to hospital in a serious condition with head injuries and broken ribs. He died two months later in hospital. Elmars Kalejs (right, pictured with his daughter Courtney Mallard) died in hospital two months after he was found unconscious in Bedfordale, in Perth's southeast. Picture: Supplied / WA Police A member of the public found Mr Kalejs unconscious in the the carpark adjacent to the Settlers' Common Environmental Centre in Bedfordale about 12.30pm on April 18. Picture: Supplied / WA Police Homicide detectives have now launched a renewed investigation into the incident, specifically seeking any information over the 24 hours from midday April 17 to the same time on April 18. CCTV released by police captures Mr Kalejs walking through a shopping centre car park on April 18, dressed in a blue and black chequered shirt and black hat, carrying a black backpack. Detective Senior Sergeant Jarrod Manson said even the smallest piece of information could hold the key to providing some answers for Mr Kalejs' family. 'Somebody out there may know what happened, and exactly how Mr Kalejs sustained these injuries. We want to find that explanation and we believe that's possible with the help of the community,' Senior Sergeant Manson, from the state's Homicide Squad, said on Tuesday. Police have released CCTV footage of Mr Kalejs walking through a shopping centre carpark on April 18, as part of their renewed investigation into what they are now calling a homicide. Picture: Supplied / WA Police It is not known how Mr Kalejs (top) sustained his injuries. Picture: Supplied / WA Police Senior Sergeant Manson told the ABC police still did not know how Mr Kalejs sustained his injuries but assured there was no evidence to suggest any risk to the public. 'We understand (Mr Kalejs) was sleeping in his car at this location and there's been no other incidents that we're aware of, where someone's been injured in such a manner,' he said. Courtney Mallard, Mr Kalejs' daughter, said her family were desperate for answers. Detective Senior Sergeant Jarrod Manson said even the smallest piece of information could hold the key to providing some answers for Mr Kalejs' family. Picture: Supplied / WA Police She added it had been a hard few months due to the 53-year-old not being able to meet his third and final grandson, describing Mr Kalejs as a 'loving, gentle man' who 'lived off the land'. 'Please just help, if you know anything it's OK, we forgive anyone who's done it. Just please come forward,' she told the ABC. 'We just need closure as a family.' Blake Antrobus Court reporter Blake Antrobus covers Queensland courts and crime for NCA NewsWire. He began his career in journalism in 2015, migrating from Sydney's northern beaches to southwest Queensland. He has covered politics, crime, education and general news for newspapers across the state. @bt_ant
9 News
29-07-2025
- 9 News
'Put our mind to rest': WA family plead for information after grandfather's mystery death
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here The homicide squad is investigating a mystery in a Bedfordale car park, in Perth 's southern suburbs. The family of 53-year-old grandfather Elmars Kalejs have spoken out and are desperate for answers after he suffered serious head injuries that months later claimed his life. Some of Kalejs final moments of normality were caught on CCTV, but what happened to him just hours later remains a mystery. WA's homicide squad are investigating the mystery surrounding a 53-year-old grandfather's death after he was discovered in a Bedfordale car park, in Perth southern suburbs. (9News) The 53-year-old had been sleeping in his car at the Settlers Common Environmental Centre in Bedfordale. On April 18 about 12.30pm he was found lying injured next to his silver Holden Commodore. He was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital with bleeding on the brain, broken ribs and a collapsed lung. He stayed there for more than 60 days, dying from his injuries on June 24. He was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital on April 18 with bleeding on the brain, broken ribs and a collapsed lung. He died in June. (9News) "He was able to start talking again, and then, unfortunately, he went downhill and we lost him," daughter Courtney Mallard said. "We just want to know what happened, and put our mind to rest." Police are also putting out the call for more information. "Elmars wasn't in the state where he could tell us what happened, hence why we're still here now trying to figure that out," Detective Senior Sergeant Jarrod Manson said. The homicide squad has been called in, trying to piece together the 24 hours before the grandfather was discovered. Daughter Courtney Mallard said the family just want to know what happened so they can have closure (9News) CCTV from a Maddington shopping centre showed the clothes he was wearing. "We're still unsure of how these injuries have occurred. It may be from a vehicle and it may be from an assault, and that's what we're here trying to figure out," Manson said. Flyers of information will be put into food hampers and handed out to homeless people in the area in the hopes someone knows something. A mobile police unit has also set up at the old Armadale courthouse until tomorrow. WA Police are also putting out the call for more information. (9News) "Please just help if if you know anything," Mallard said. "It's OK, we forgive anyone who's done it, please just come forward. We just need closure as a family." Anyone with further information has been urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Western Australia Perth police WA police CONTACT US Auto news: Why Australians are still driving around without insurance.
Perth Now
29-07-2025
- Perth Now
Mystery after man dies from carpark assault
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information after a man found with serious injuries in a carpark in Perth's southeast died in hospital just a few months later. Elmars Kalejs, 53, was found by a member of the public in the carpark adjacent to the Settlers' Common Environmental Centre in Bedfordale about 12.30pm on April 18. He was lying unconscious near the driver's side door of his silver Holden Commodore sedan, with clear and significant head injuries. Mr Kalejs was transported to hospital in a serious condition with head injuries and broken ribs. He died two months later in hospital. Elmars Kalejs (right, pictured with his daughter Courtney Mallard) died in hospital two months after he was found unconscious in Bedfordale, in Perth's southeast. Supplied / WA Police Credit: Supplied A member of the public found Mr Kalejs unconscious in the the carpark adjacent to the Settlers' Common Environmental Centre in Bedfordale about 12.30pm on April 18. Supplied / WA Police Credit: Supplied Homicide detectives have now launched a renewed investigation into the incident, specifically seeking any information over the 24 hours from midday April 17 to the same time on April 18. CCTV released by police captures Mr Kalejs walking through a shopping centre car park on April 18, dressed in a blue and black chequered shirt and black hat, carrying a black backpack. Detective Senior Sergeant Jarrod Manson said even the smallest piece of information could hold the key to providing some answers for Mr Kalejs' family. 'Somebody out there may know what happened, and exactly how Mr Kalejs sustained these injuries. We want to find that explanation and we believe that's possible with the help of the community,' Senior Sergeant Manson, from the state's Homicide Squad, said on Tuesday. Police have released CCTV footage of Mr Kalejs walking through a shopping centre carpark on April 18, as part of their renewed investigation into what they are now calling a homicide. Supplied / WA Police Credit: Supplied It is not known how Mr Kalejs (top) sustained his injuries. Supplied / WA Police Credit: Supplied Senior Sergeant Manson told the ABC police still did not know how Mr Kalejs sustained his injuries but assured there was no evidence to suggest any risk to the public. 'We understand (Mr Kalejs) was sleeping in his car at this location and there's been no other incidents that we're aware of, where someone's been injured in such a manner,' he said. Courtney Mallard, Mr Kalejs' daughter, said her family were desperate for answers. Detective Senior Sergeant Jarrod Manson said even the smallest piece of information could hold the key to providing some answers for Mr Kalejs' family. Supplied / WA Police Credit: Supplied She added it had been a hard few months due to the 53-year-old not being able to meet his third and final grandson, describing Mr Kalejs as a 'loving, gentle man' who 'lived off the land'. 'Please just help, if you know anything it's OK, we forgive anyone who's done it. Just please come forward,' she told the ABC. 'We just need closure as a family.'
