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Bradley Towle Remains in Custody Following Fatal Bruce Highway Crash and Alleged Crime Spree

Towle faces 15 charges, including dangerous driving causing death and armed robbery, with his case set to return to court on June 30.

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Overview

  • Bradley Donald Towle, 41, is accused of a multi-stage crime spree on Easter Monday, including a fatal crash, shooting, and armed carjackings.
  • The crash on Queensland's Bruce Highway killed Jocelyn Grace Mollee, a 22-year-old chemical engineering student days from graduation.
  • Towle allegedly shot a 62-year-old Good Samaritan who stopped to assist after the crash and carjacked two vehicles at gunpoint.
  • Police recovered a loaded shotgun from a stolen vehicle and are compiling a detailed brief of evidence ahead of court proceedings.
  • Towle has been charged with 15 offences and remains in custody under heavy police guard, with no bail application made.