On April 5th, tragedy struck in Brisbane’s northern suburbs when a Toyota RAV4, driven by a 78-year-old man and carrying two female passengers aged 76 and 74, veered off Linkfield Road in Bald Hills and crashed into a fence. The impact of the crash left all three occupants critically injured. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, two of the victims, a 76-year-old woman and the driver, succumbed to their injuries on April 20th and Tuesday, respectively. The third passenger remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Police investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash, and they are appealing for witnesses to come forward with any information that could assist in their inquiries.
This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the need for all drivers to exercise caution and obey traffic laws. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the deceased and injured.