Teen Driver in Stolen Audi Kills Grandmother in Queensland Crash; Trio Charged in Crime Spree

November 11, 2024
Teen Driver in Stolen Audi Kills Grandmother in Queensland Crash; Trio Charged in Crime Spree
  • Collyer 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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