A concerning incident involving a white 2015 Holden Colorado travelling southbound on the Bruce Highway from Gympie to Caboolture, with a 4-year-old girl seated in the rear passenger seat, has the Queensland Police asking for the public’s help.
Near the on-ramp from the Sunshine Motorway at Sippy Downs, the driver of the Colorado encountered a light workman’s truck carrying concreting equipment in the right lane, including a wheelbarrow and cement mixer.
Attempting to merge into the right lane, the Colorado driver signalled his intentions to the truck driver. However, upon merging, the truck allegedly collided with the rear end of the Colorado, forcing the driver back into the left lane to avoid further danger.
The situation escalated when the truck driver purportedly accelerated and cut off the Colorado, preventing them from passing. Subsequently, the Colorado driver decided to pull over into what he believed was an emergency stopping bay north of the Palmview exit just before reaching Caloundra. The truck followed suit, pulling over in front of them.
The truck driver reportedly brandished weapons and vandalised the Colorado, damaging the headlights and bonnet, and subsequently shattering the rear passenger window where the driver’s daughter was seated.
Authorities urge anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward. Whether you spotted the vehicles involved or possess dash cam footage, your assistance is invaluable in resolving this matter.
Please contact Policelink on 131 444 if you can provide any details. Any information, no matter how small, could prove crucial.
To report information anonymously, you can also contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated in helping ensure the safety of our community.
Published 18-March-2024
