The Forensic Crash Unit has charged a man following a serious two-vehicle traffic crash in Forest Lake on June 8 that left five people seriously injured.
It will be alleged around 10.10pm, a white Mercedes-Benz AMG was travelling east on Forest Lake Boulevard when it collided with a white Toyota Landcruiser at the intersection with Renior Crescent.
The driver of the Mercedes, a 28-year-old Forest Lake man, and three passengers, a 22-year-old Doolandella man, a 22-year-old Forest Lake man and a 20-year-old Redbank woman, were all transported to hospital.
The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota, a 52-year-old Forest Lake woman, was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.
A 28-year-old Forest Lake man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm, drink driving (low range) and driving with relevant drug in system.
He was issued a notice to appear before the Brisbane Magistrates Court on October 9.
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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
