Crash investigator left “speechless” by the causes of the region’s nine fatal crashes

Nine people have died on Moreton Bay roads this year. The region’s top forensic crash investigator has, for the first time, revealed the cause of each horrific crash with the hope it will prevent any more deaths.

There have been nine fatal crashes in the Moreton Police District this year – more than double the same time last year.

Burpengary Forensic Crash Unit officer-in-charge Sergeant Greg Price said many of the crashes had occurred since the COVID-19 outbreak – a time when less cars were on the road.

Today is Fatality Free Friday.

Sgt Price has revealed the causes of the crashes in the hopes it will prevent any more tragic incidents.

“We have had an increase in motorcycle fatal crashes in the past two months along with a pushbike fatal,” Sgt Price said.

Brent Campbell was killed in a crash at King St Caboolture on April 22.

“Since the commencement of COVID-19 (March until now) we have seen a large increase in high speed crashes in the district with both Fatal and serious injuries.”

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Sgt Price said many of the crashes had been caused by speed, people failing to give way and driving under the influence.

Damien Bates, 35, was killed after a motorcycle crash in Caboolture on May 5.

“Some of the crashes have let me speechless in regards to the total disregard of road rules and absolute dangerous acts,” Sgt Price said.

“We ask drivers within the Moreton area, not to just consider themselves, but their passengers and occupants of other vehicles.

“Fatal crashes have serious consequences of not only those involved, but families which are torn apart trying to find answers and also on those emergency services who have to attend these horrific crashes.

“So lets have a Fatal Free Friday.”

Matthew Barnes died after his car hit a power pole in Burpengary on March 29.

Fatal crashes Moreton Police District January-May 2020

■ January 13: Pisco Court, Rothwell: Trailer v Pedestrian. Defect on trailer.

■ February 12: Zivanni Road, Wamuran: Truck v power pole. Matter still under investigation.

■ February 16: D’Aguilar Highway, Harlin: Two vehicle crash. Driver fail to giveaway.

■ March 3: Bruce Highway, Morayfield: Single vehicle into barriers. Possible medical condition.

■ March 29: Springfield Drive, Burpengary: Vehicle v power pole. Driving under the influence of alcohol.

■ April 2: First Ave, Woorim. Vehicle verse bicycle

■ April 15: Diamond Street, Caboolture: Motorcycle v parked car. Matter still under investigation.

■ April 22: King Street, Caboolture: Motorcycle v vehicle. Speed and fail to give way.

■ May 5: Beerburrum Road, Caboolture: Motorcycle v vehicle. Speed and fail to give way.