Huge twist in fatal Uber hit-and-run
A driver has been charged with murder over a fatal traffic crash involving an Uber in Brisbane’s outer west.
Police allege the man was behind the wheel of a Ford Mondeo when it collided with a Toyota Camry at an intersection at Wacol shortly after 2am on May 28.
The passenger of the Camry, which was an Uber car, died at the scene.
He has since been identified as 30-year-old Ryan Grafton.
Another passengers of the Uber, a 26-year-old woman, and the driver were rushed to hospital following the crash.
In a statement, Queensland police said a 28-year-old Goodna man had presented to Acacia Ridge police without incident on June 3.
In a further update on Tuesday night, police said the Goodna man had been charged with one count each of murder, dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, driving whilst disqualified, possess property suspected of having been used in connection with the commission of a drug offence, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and two counts each of possessing dangerous drugs, receiving tainted property and stealing.
He will front Brisbane Magistrates Court on Wednesday.
