Colin Watson dies in fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run incident
Colin Watson dies in fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run incident
Fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run death of Colin Watson – Obituary
Colin Watson, a 37-year-old father-of-two, was tragically killed when he was struck by a car in Kingaroy, located west of the Sunshine Coast. Watson was hit by a black Mercedes while walking on First Avenue around 5 am on Tuesday morning. He had been heading to the store to buy milk but never returned home.
A 27-year-old man who was walking with Watson was taken to Kingaroy Hospital for precautionary reasons. According to a friend, Watson was only a short distance from home when the accident occurred. The friend recounted that Watson had gone to the store with a companion early that morning to buy milk for coffee but never came back. She described Watson as having a “big heart” and always ready to help others.
The vehicle involved in the incident was driven away from the scene before emergency responders arrived but was later located on Boonenne Ellesmere Road in Taabinga. A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the crash and is suspected of being behind the wheel of the Mercedes.
Inspector Scott Stahlhut noted that the driver’s behavior will be a key focus in the ongoing investigation. While the role of speed is still being examined, Stahlhut mentioned that inattention is a significant factor being considered.
The investigation is still in progress, and no charges have been filed yet.
Colin Watson dies in fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run incident Fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run death of Colin Watson – Obituary Colin Watson, a 37-year-old father-of-two, was tragically killed when he was struck by a car in Kingaroy, located west of the Sunshine Coast. Watson was hit by a black Mercedes while walking on First Avenue around 5 am…
Colin Watson dies in fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run incident Fatal Kingaroy hit-and-run death of Colin Watson – Obituary Colin Watson, a 37-year-old father-of-two, was tragically killed when he was struck by a car in Kingaroy, located west of the Sunshine Coast. Watson was hit by a black Mercedes while walking on First Avenue around 5 am…