Bruce Highway Crash & Shooting: 1 Dead, 2 Cars Stolen

📰 🚨 Bruce Highway Crash and Shooting at Palmview: One Dead, Man Shot, and Two Vehicles Hijacked

A horrifying chain of events on Queensland’s Bruce Highway near Palmview turned an ordinary morning into a crime scene. What started as a multi-vehicle crash involving a red Porsche quickly escalated into something far more sinister — resulting in one death, a man shot, and two violent carjackings.

The Sunshine Coast community is reeling from the chaos, and police are working around the clock to piece together what really happened.

🚓 Full Police Timeline: What We Know So Far

According to Queensland Police:

• The initial crash occurred around 11:30 AM involving a red Porsche and multiple other vehicles.

• Eyewitnesses reported a man fleeing the crash site on foot before confronting a passing driver and hijacking their vehicle.

• Shortly after, a gunshot was fired — resulting in one male victim being injured.

• A second carjacking took place near the Wilson Road off-ramp.

• Police confirmed one fatality from the crash scene, though it is yet to be confirmed if it's linked directly to the suspect or another victim of the accident.

🕵️ Investigation and Appeal to the Public

Queensland Police have launched a critical incident task force to investigate the sequence of events. Investigators are:

• Collecting dashcam footage from vehicles in the vicinity.

• Seeking eyewitness testimonies, particularly those who may have seen the suspect before or after the carjackings.

• Coordinating with forensic experts to analyze the vehicles and the crash site.

“We are urging anyone who travelled through Bruce Highway between 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM to check their dashcams. Even the smallest detail could help,” said Detective Inspector Jason Miles.

You can submit tips anonymously via Crime Stoppers or call 131 444.

🚧 Traffic Chaos & Local Impact

The aftermath caused hours-long disruptions:

• Bruce Highway (northbound) was closed for several hours between the Kawana Way Link Road and Tanawha Tourist Drive.

• Emergency services and crash investigators were on the scene until late afternoon.

• Motorists were advised to detour via Caloundra Road or Nambour Connection Road.

🚦 If you're planning to travel through this route, check live traffic updates via the QLDTraffic website.

🔍 Why Incidents Like These Are on the Rise

Experts suggest a growing concern with random public violence and vehicle-based crimes:

• In 2024 alone, Queensland saw a 17% rise in roadside assaults and carjackings, according to the Australian Bureau of Crime Statistics.

• Mental health triggers, drug use, and road rage are major contributors.

“This incident is not just a traffic issue — it’s a public safety concern. We need better mental health outreach and community vigilance,” added safety analyst Emily Robertson.

🧠 What You Should Do If You Witness Something Similar

1. Stay inside your vehicle unless instructed by police.

2. Avoid confrontation with any individual involved.

3. Call emergency services (000) as soon as possible.

4. If safe, record the incident from a distance or note vehicle plate numbers.