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Two Charged as Police Probe Fatal Wrong-Way Bruce Highway Crash

Police confirm the stolen Hino bore false plates, with a linked firearm seized.

Overview

  • A 49-year-old man and a 36-year-old man from Redcliffe were charged with enter premises, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and weapons offences, with a court appearance set for March 16 at Redcliffe Magistrates Court.
  • Detectives executing a search warrant at a Redcliffe address on Friday seized allegedly stolen property and a firearm linked to the truck.
  • Investigators say all vehicles involved have been identified, and a Ford Ranger suspected of following the truck was found at a Narangba business, with a local man assisting police.
  • The 46-year-old driver of the allegedly stolen Hino remains in a critical condition in hospital and has not been interviewed.
  • Dashcam footage shows the truck travelling the wrong way at excessive speed for about 1km before the head-on collision that killed 26-year-old Andre Roberts, and police continue to seek further footage and information.