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27 December, 2024
Worst road toll in a decade
Queensland has recorded its highest road toll in ten years, with 299 lives lost on the state’s roads as of December 26, surpassing last year’s toll of 296.
Queensland has recorded its highest road toll in ten years, with 299 lives lost on the state’s roads as of December 26, surpassing last year’s toll of 296.
The latest fatality occurred on Christmas Day in Logan, where two vehicles collided at an intersection.
An 83-year-old man was critically injured and later passed away in hospital, bringing the state’s toll to this tragic milestone.
Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Dan Purdie, expressed his condolences to the families affected by the devastating crashes.
He highlighted that the road toll was a harsh reminder that reducing fatalities requires the collective effort of all road users, not just police intervention.
“The sad reality is that most of these fatalities involved at least one of the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours – speeding, drink and drug driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, fatigue, and inattention,” said Mr Purdie. “We all have a role to play in ensuring the safety of our roads.
“Christmas and the New Year should be times of celebration and happiness, not marked by the selfishness or negligence of others causing irreversible heartache.”
Minister Purdie called on all motorists to do their part in improving road safety, emphasising that road safety is everyone’s responsibility.
With the holiday period continuing, he urged drivers to remain vigilant and responsible to prevent further loss of life on Queensland’s roads.
