A two-vehicle crash in Booyal has claimed the life of a 68-year-old motorcyclist from Moranbah after being struck by a Ford Ranger on Sunday, November 17.
Investigations indicate that at approximately 11:10 am, the Ford Ranger was traveling north on the Bruce Highway, near Booyal Dallarnil Road, when it collided with the motorbike.
The motorcyclist sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Ford Ranger, a 69-year-old man from New South Wales, has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and failing to remain at the scene to provide assistance. He remains in custody and appeared in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on Monday, November 18.
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage of the incident to come forward.
Car Theft Reported In West Mackay
Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle from a business carpark on Nebo Road, West Mackay, which occurred between 9:15am and 10:30am on November 13.
The stolen vehicle is a 2004 white Ford Falcon sedan with registration number 737 YBN. No image of the vehicle is currently available.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the car's location or the circumstances of the theft to contact police immediately.
Residents are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity near unattended vehicles.
Police remind vehicle owners to secure their cars and remove keys at all times to prevent theft.
Suspicious Death Investigation Underway In Mackay
Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives have launched an investigation into the death of a 67-year-old man earlier this month.
John Patrick Hackett was discovered at his Gold Street unit in Mackay around 7:18pm on Saturday, November 9, during a welfare check conducted by family members.
A crime scene was established, and following a post-mortem examination revealing evidence of an assault, police have initiated a homicide investigation under Operation Whiskey Glen.
Investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed an interaction or altercation involving John Patrick Hackett on the afternoon or evening of Tuesday, November 5.
Police are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with CCTV or dashcam footage from the vicinity of Gold Street on that date.
Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.
Tools And Fuel Stolen In North Mackay Break-In
Between 3:30pm on November 8 and 6am on November 11, a building on Swayne Street in North Mackay was broken into. Tools and fuel were taken from a vehicle parked inside.
This incident is recorded under QP2401935776.
Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact police immediately.
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