The Collinsville community is in mourning following a tragic car crash near Springlands on Wednesday, 10th September, which claimed the lives of a beloved husband and wife.
Emergency services responded to a two-vehicle collision on Peter Delemothe Road, located between Strathalbyn and Strathmore Roads, around 12.30pm. Investigations suggest that a silver Mazda 2, travelling west, collided head-on with a white Toyota Hilux coming in the opposite direction.
Sadly, 63-year-old Glenville Drinkwater and his wife, 61-year-old Lynette Drinkwater, both from Collinsville, were pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the Mazda and his passenger, who were known and loved in the small North Queensland town, have left families, friends, and the entire community devastated by their sudden loss.
The driver of the Toyota Hilux was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage or additional information regarding the crash to come forward.
The Queensland Police Service reminds motorists that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Serious crashes can often be avoided by steering clear of the “Fatal Five” risky driving behaviours: speeding, drink or drug driving, failure to wear seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction. For more information on road safety, visit qld.gov.au/police/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads.
The Collinsville couple sadly lost their life in the crash
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