ON THE BEAT

Man Dies in Tragic Alligator Creek Crash
A man has tragically died following a serious vehicle crash on Hay Point Road, Alligator Creek, on Tuesday evening, January 8.
Emergency services were called to the scene just after 5pm, where both vehicles had reportedly left the road.
A Queensland Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed one man sustained life-threatening injuries and was entrapped in his vehicle.
Initial information indicates that a black Holden Utility Ute was observed driving at speed and dangerously, travelling eastbound on Hay Point Road before losing control. It is alleged it then travelled onto the incorrect side of the road and collided into a silver Kia sedan travelling westbound.
A third vehicle that was travelling behind the Silver Kia was struck by debris caused from the crash.
Upon arrival the driver of the silver Kia a 58-year-old Ooralea man, was initially treated for serious injuries but was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the black Holden Utility a 35-year-old Hay Point man sustained minor injuries and was transported to Mackay Base Hospital. He is currently assisting police with investigations.
The road remained closed to traffic both ways for more than two hours following the incident.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations remain ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision to come forward.
Traffic remained at a standstill for more than two hours following the serious two-vehicle crash on Hay Point Road. Photo credit: Nell Thomsett

Multi-Vehicle Crash Closed Peak Downs Highway

Emergency services responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on the Peak Downs Highway near Coppabella on January 4, which caused road closures and significant delays.

The accident occurred at around 3.33pm, involving a truck and two other vehicles.

Paramedics treated three patients at the scene.

A woman in her 30s, who had been trapped by her lower legs, sustained life-threatening injuries and was airlifted to Mackay Base Hospital by BMA CQ Rescue for urgent medical care.

A man in his 40s, who suffered multiple serious injuries, was also transported to Mackay Base Hospital by rescue helicopter in a critical condition.

A young girl, who sustained bruising to her pelvic and abdominal areas, was taken to Mackay Base Hospital by road ambulance and was reported to be in a stable condition.

The Queensland Ambulance Service coordinated the emergency response and initially transported one patient to a helicopter waiting at a helipad in Nebo.

The highway remained closed for several hours while police conducted investigations at the scene. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes during the closure. By the evening, the highway had reopened, and traffic delays had cleared.

Authorities remind drivers to remain vigilant on regional roads during the holiday seasons to prevent further incidents.

BMA CQ Rescue was called to assist with treating casualties after a multi vehicle accident on the Peak Downs Highway. QAS delivered a patient to the helicopter waiting at a helipad nearby in Nebo. Photo credit: BMA CQ Rescue

High Speed Incident, Middlemount

A 60-year-old man who lives in Carnarvon Park has been issued with an infringement notice for an alleged high-speed incident which happened at about 10.30am on January 4 on the Tieri Middlemount Road at Middlemount.

It's alleged that police from the Emerald Highway Patrol Unit were conducting mobile radar/speed enforcement patrols when they have checked the speed of a Ford Mustang Coupe to be 126 kilometres/hour in an 80 kilometre/hour speed zone.

Police have stopped the Ford Mustang and had a conversation with the 60-year-old driver.
An infringement notice was subsequently issued for the alleged high-speed offence for the amount of $1,854, resulting in the loss of 8 demerit points and a driver's licence suspension period of 6 months.

"Speed enforcement patrols have not ceased across the Mackay Whitsunday police district," Sergeant Steve Smith from the Mackay Crime Prevention Unit said.

"Regardless of where you are travelling there is a good chance you will come across officers who are conducting speed enforcement patrols, especially during school holiday periods.

“Show respect to the speed limits and show respect to other motorists who share the road with you" he added.

Reference Number: QP2500019990

Attempted Murder Charge, East Mackay

A 27-year-old East Mackay woman has been charged with attempted murder following an alleged traffic incident in East Mackay on January 5.

Police were called to Goldsmith Street at 5.15pm following reports of a vehicle allegedly hitting a 31-year-old South Mackay man and then colliding with a tree.

It will be alleged the woman and man were involved in a traffic disturbance where the woman swerved, cutting the man off shortly before the incident.

Officers will further allege the woman drove her blue Subaru into the man’s blue Ford before striking the man who had got out of his car.

The man was treated at hospital for non-life-threatening injuries and his female passenger was not physically injured.

The South Mackay woman has been charged with one count each of attempt to murder and threatening violence.

She was expected to appear before Mackay Magistrates Court on January 6.

Investigations remain ongoing.

Reference Number: QP2500028512


Property Crime And Domestic Violence Offences, Mackay

Officers from Mackay Northern Beaches have charged an 18-year-old Blacks Beach man following multiple alleged property crime and domestic violence offences.

It will be alleged between December 14 and January 1, several vehicles were stolen from properties in West Mackay, Blacks Beach and Seaforth.

On January 2, police attended a Coogee Terrace address for an unrelated matter and located an 18-year-old man.

Detectives from the Mackay Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) charged the man with four counts each of unlawful use of a motor vehicles and contravention of police protection notice, two counts each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and unlawful stalking, and one count each of enter premises and commit an indictable offence, threatening violence and wilful damage.

He was remanded in custody to appear in the Rockhampton Magistrates Court on January 3.

Man Charged, Mackay City

Police have charged a man following an incident in Mackay city on January 2.

It will be alleged around 6.30am, police were called to the intersection of Gordon Street and Sydney Street following reports of a man armed with a gun.

Upon police arrival, they located a 24-year-old Depot Hill man who was allegedly armed with a replica pistol.

He was arrested and charged with one count of going armed to cause fear in a public place.

He is due to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on January 20.

Reference Number: QP2500007231

Photo source: QPS myPolice Mackay

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