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Man Held After Doomadgee Crash That Killed Mother and 10-Year-Old as Police Widen Inquiry

Police are transferring him to Townsville custody during a methodical investigation that includes a public appeal for witnesses.

Overview

  • The 28-year-old, identified by police as the woman’s partner and a parent and stepfather to the children, remains in custody with no charges laid.
  • The rollover early Friday in the remote community of Doomadgee killed a 30-year-old driver and her 10-year-old daughter.
  • Three other children under five were injured, with one still critical, one now stable after earlier critical status, and a toddler sustaining minor injuries.
  • Investigators released images of a white 2006 Toyota LandCruiser and a black 2011 Nissan Maxima, moving both vehicles to Mount Isa for forensic examination.
  • Domestic violence is among several lines of inquiry, and Forensic Crash officers have examined the scene as police ask anyone who saw the vehicles or interacted with their occupants to come forward.