Dramatic scenes erupted in a Townsville suburb on Tuesday afternoon when a driver allegedly collided with a marked police vehicle before speeding away from the scene, sparking a significant search operation.
Chaos on Hudson Street, Kirwan
The incident unfolded around 4:15 PM on Hudson Street in Kirwan. According to Queensland Police, officers were actively patrolling the area when a vehicle, described as a white Holden Commodore sedan, drove directly into their marked patrol car.
Shocking footage from the scene, which has since circulated online, shows the moment of impact. The driver of the Commodore did not stop. Instead, the vehicle reversed and then accelerated away from the location, leaving the damaged police car behind.
Major Police Response and Search
Following the collision and the driver's failure to stop, police initiated a large-scale response to locate the fleeing vehicle and its occupant. The search involved multiple units and resources from the Townsville district.
The white Holden Commodore was later found by police, but the driver was not with the vehicle. Authorities confirmed that no one was injured during the initial collision, despite the significant damage visible to the front of the police car.
Investigations are ongoing as police work to identify and locate the driver involved in the incident. Officers are appealing to the public for any information that could assist their inquiries.
Appeal for Public Assistance
Queensland Police have urged anyone with information, particularly dashcam or CCTV footage from the Hudson Street area of Kirwan around 4:15 PM on Tuesday, to come forward.
This incident highlights the risks police officers face during routine patrols and the serious consequences of failing to stop after a collision. The charges the driver may face upon identification could include dangerous operation of a vehicle, evading police, and failing to remain at the scene of an accident.
The investigation remains active, with forensic examinations of both vehicles likely to form a key part of the evidence-gathering process.
