Driver charged over horror crash

Nathan Schmidt

15 September 2024 at 3:19 am·1-min read

A Mercedes-Benz and LandCruiser crashed in suburban Forest Lake, leaving five people seriously injured. Picture : Queensland Ambulance Service — A driver has been charged following a horror crash that left five people fighting for life in hospital.

A Mercedes driver has been charged with drink and drug driving following a horror crash in Brisbane's outer suburbs that left five people fighting for life in hospital.

Police allege the 28-year-old man was behind the wheel of a Mercedes-Benz AMG when it collided Toyota LandCruiser at Forest Lake shortly after 10pm on June 8.

The Forest Lake man and his three passengers – two 22-year-old men and a 50-year-old woman – were all rushed to hospital following the horror crash.

The driver and sole occupant of the LandCruiser, a 52-year-old woman, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The collision occurred on Forest Lake Boulevard shortly after 10pm on June 8. Picture: Queensland Ambulance Service

In a statement, Queensland Police said on Sunday they charged the Mercedes driver with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.

The 28-year-old was also charged with low-range drink driving and driving with a relevant drug in his system.

He was issued a court attendance notice to appear before Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 9.

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