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Merredin gunman’s sister backs WA gun reforms Jessica Sexton says her brother Nathan couldn't get the mental health help he needed. Nathan crashed his Holden Commodore on Albany Highway in the Wheatbelt town of Bannister then shot at a ute that had stopped to help twice. He then carjacked another car of good Samaritans before leading WA Police on a manhunt through Merredin that ended when he turned the weapon on himself.
Merredin gunman’s sister backs WA gun reforms Jessica Sexton says her brother Nathan couldn't get the mental health help he needed. Nathan crashed his Holden Commodore on Albany Highway in the Wheatbelt town of Bannister then shot at a ute that had stopped to help twice. He then carjacked another car of good Samaritans before leading WA Police on a manhunt through Merredin that ended when he turned the weapon on himself.
Boy, seven, among those injured after car ploughs into Adelaide pizza shop The Holden Astra slammed through diners and into the front window of Euro Pizza and Restaurant on Kensington Road in Rosslyn Park just before 8pm yesterday. The restaurant's owner, a 54-year-old Campbelltown man, was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Three other patrons were left with minor injuries. The driver of the Astra, 42, is now assisting police.
Car crashes into Wattle Park restaurant, injuring four people The Holden Astra sedan crashed through the windows of Euro Pizza and Restaurant on Kensington Road, Wattle Park, just before 8pm on Saturday. A 54-year-old Campbelltown man inside the restaurant was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Three other patrons sustained minor injuries before being taken to hospital for observation.
Cruise ship deemed ‘not clean enough’ to enter New Zealand A Brisbane couple who survived a horror bus crash in the South American jungle have returned home. Police are searching for the driver of an allegedly stolen Holden that crashed into a police car in Adelaide’s northern suburbs this morning.
Holden crashes into police car in Adelaide NationalPolice are searching for the driver of an allegedly stolen Holden that crashed into a police car at Enfield in Adelaide’s northern suburbs this morning.November 25, 2023 — 7.02pm
Holden crashes into police car in Adelaide NationalPolice are searching for the driver of an allegedly stolen Holden that crashed into a police car at Enfield in Adelaide’s northern suburbs this morning.November 25, 2023 — 7.02pm
Police patrol rammed twice after chase for stolen car A patrol spotted the stolen Holden Cruze at suburban Blair Athol just after 1am on Saturday. But as police tried to stop the car, they say it sped off sparking the pursuit. Police allege the driver of the Holden then deliberately reversed into the patrol car twice before driving off.
Kingsford crash: P-plater, 17, is charged over devastating crash where 12-year-old boy was crushed... A P-plater has allegedly struck a 12-year-old boy while driving through a busy intersection in Sydney's east. The boy was pinned between the white Holden sedan and a tree after the teenage driver allegedly mounted a footpath. Emergency services worked for around 40 minutes following the horror crash to free the boy before he was rushed to hospital in a critical condition. The teenager was charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and negligent driving. He was granted bail and will front Parramatta Local Court on January 10, 2024.
P-plater charged after boy seriously injured in crash A 12-year-old boy was pinned between a car and a tree after the Holden Commodore mounted a footpath. The boy was released by officers from the police rescue squad before he was assessed by ambulance paramedics and taken to Sydney Children's Hospital in a critical condition. The driver was taken to Prince of Wales Hospital for assessment under police guard and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm and negligent driving.
Two men at large after targeted shooting in Kirribilli Police are searching for a gunman and a getaway driver over a targeted shooting in Sydney's north yesterday. Two men were crossing Upper Pitt Street in Kirribilli when they were set upon by an individual wearing all black. The two men fled the scene and were pursued by the shooter and another person driving a white Ford Ranger. The Ford Ranger was found alight in a car park on Raymond Road, Neutral Bay. Police allege two men were seen exiting the vehicle before setting it alight and getting into an orange Holden Commodore sedan.
Elderly man riding motorised wheelchair struck by car and killed in Townsville The 85-year-old's wheelchair and a Holden Monaro collided on Alfred Street in the Townsville suburb of Aitkenvale around 3:30pm yesterday. The man was taken to Townsville University Hospital in a critical condition with leg injuries but died later that night. The driver of the car was not hurt and is assisting police.
Nearly half of police frontline patrol cars 'crash', but it's not as bad as it sounds Of 624 Skodas operating on the frontline, 49% crashed in 2022. Of 2492 Holden vehicles in the fleet, only 28% were involved in a crash. Police have invested an additional four weeks into their recruitment training.
Two men killed in horror crash in Perth’s south Two men in their 20s have died in a horror crash in Perth’s south. A white Holden Commodore sedan with two men aged 24 and 29 inside, was travelling south on the Kwinana Freeway. The car then struck a concrete median strip on Rowley Road before becoming airborne and hitting a large retaining wall near Bindarri Grove.
Two men killed in horror crash in Perth’s south Two men in their 20s have died in a horror crash in Perth’s south. A white Holden Commodore sedan with two men aged 24 and 29 inside, was travelling south on the Kwinana Freeway. The car then struck a concrete median strip on Rowley Road before becoming airborne and hitting a large retaining wall near Bindarri Grove.
Keilor Lodge shooting in Melbourne: Young couple's car sprayed with bullets in alleged targeted... Shots fired at young couple in Melbourne's north west Neighbours claim to have heard up to 20 gunshots. The couple, a 32-year-old man and a 30- year-old woman, came under fire outside a Turin Place home at about 7.10am on Sunday. The pair were sitting inside a white Holden Commodore when two gunmen in another vehicle allegedly peppered their car with bullets. More shots were fired before the two gunmen allegedly fled the scene in a Honda CRV.
Two syndicates targeted in gang war over illegal smokes In the past six months 29 businesses have been destroyed by fire, 28 of them tobacco shops. The latest was at Glenroy about 2.30am on Monday. A BMW station wagon and green Holden sedan went to the store with the BMW ramming a roller door before the business was set alight.
Boyfriend dies in motorcycle crash while on his way to visit partner at Hampstead Rehabilitation... Brad Hill was riding his motorbike on North East Road near Inglewood Inn, 20km from Adelaide, when he collided with an oncoming car. The 41-year-old Queensland man lost control of his bike while turning on a bend when he fell off and was struck by a Holden Astra travelling in the opposite direction. Mr Hill was heading to Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre to visit his partner Daniiel Wilkey who was recovering from a head-on-crash at Williamstown in August. Ms Wilkey is still recovering from her injuries.
Nine people arrested over alleged organised crime syndicate in Mildura Six properties across north-west Victoria were raided as part of a six-month investigation into alleged drug trafficking. Police allege they seized cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin, three guns, approximately $13,000 in cash, a stolen motorbike and power tools. They say they also seized a Holden Commodore worth $60,000, which they allege was purchased and modified from the proceeds of crime.
Teenager Ryan Berry killed in crash in Yanchep Ute crashed into a tree in Yanchep, Western Australia Police allege 16-year-old driver was unlicensedPassenger, Ryan Berry, 16, died at the scene. Security camera footage captured the moment the Holden Crewman approached the intersection.