Teen Driver in Stolen Audi Kills Grandmother in Queensland Crash; Trio Charged in Crime Spree
November 11, 2024Collyer faces multiple charges, including armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and will remain in custody until at least November 14, 2024.
Franzidis is remembered by her family as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who deeply valued her family.
In connection with these events, three individuals have been arrested and charged, including the teenager, a 21-year-old man, and 35-year-old Rachael Anne Collyer from Caboolture.
Prior to the fatal crash, the group, which included the 16-year-old driver, allegedly stole a Holden Barina and threatened women at gunpoint to steal the Audi involved in the accident.
The Holden Barina was taken from a Northgate property shortly before the Audi theft, and the teenager was accompanied by two adults during these incidents.
The teenager's grandmother revealed that he had a prior conviction for assaulting an elderly man, raising concerns about his troubled path and the judicial system.
She expressed her sorrow towards Franzidis's family, criticizing the justice system and stating that the incident could have been avoided.
The 21-year-old man has also been charged with similar offenses, including attempted robbery while armed and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
Police continue to investigate the incident and related crimes, which include a series of armed robberies and car thefts leading up to the crash.
On November 7, 2024, a tragic incident unfolded in Murrumba Downs, Queensland, where a teenager driving a stolen Audi crashed into a Toyota Corolla, resulting in the death of 69-year-old Rosemary Franzidis.
The collision occurred around 9:30 AM, and despite paramedics' efforts, Franzidis became trapped in her vehicle and could not be saved.
A second person has also been charged in connection with the series of armed robberies and the death of Franzidis.
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news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site • Nov 11, 2024
Two charged after fatal car crashBrisbane Times • Nov 10, 2024
Second person charged by police investigating fatal crashBrisbane Times • Nov 12, 2024
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