Inquest ordered into the death of woman who leapt from moving car in Qld

An inquest will examine the tragic death of a woman who leapt from a moving car on a busy highway and suffered “catastrophic injuries”.

Queensland Attorney-General Deborah Frecklington has ordered an inquest into the death of a woman killed on the Bruce Highway after jumping from the ute she was a passenger in.

Courtney Anderson, 28, suffered “catastrophic injures” after jumping from the moving vehicle at Bajool, near Rockhampton, about 5pm on Easter Monday last year.

More than a year later, Ms Frecklington said she would direct the Coroners Court of Queensland to hold an inquest into Ms Anderson’s death after a meeting with her family in May.

The Justice Minister said she made the decision to hold an inquest after she was also provided with “new information”, with the timing to be determined.

Courtney Paige Anderson died after jumping from a moving car on the Bruce Highway.

“After considering the concerns raised by Courtney’s family, I believe it is in the public interest to hold an inquest into her death,” Ms Frecklington said.

“Courtney was very much loved and I hope by providing this direction, I can save her family from further heartbreak and help them to get the answers they need.

“I extend my sincere condolences to Courtney’s family and friends.”

The Central Coroner previously investigated Ms Anderson’s death, with the findings having been provided to her family.

De-facto partner Ashley John Campbell has not been charged with any offences relating to Ms Anderson’s death.

Ms Anderson was a passenger in the gold Toyota HiLux and died on the side of the highway about 8m away.

At the time, she was travelling with her de-facto partner, Ashley John Campbell, 36.

Mr Campbell has not been charged with any offences relating to Ms Anderson’s death.