A 69-year-old grandmother died Thursday morning after a stolen Audi, allegedly driven by a teenager, collided with her vehicle at a Murrumba Downs intersection. Rosemary Franzidis was turning right onto McClintock Drive from Dohles Rocks Road when the crash occurred, also involving an unmarked police vehicle.
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Rosemary Franzidis, beloved community member
Known for her strong faith and dedication to family, Franzidis leaves behind her husband of nearly 50 years, three daughters, and three grandchildren. Bereaved visitors are placing floral tributes at the crash site as the community grapples with the loss of a beloved member.
“Everybody who met Rose felt her love, kindness and generosity, ” her family said.
Incident details
Acting chief superintendent Adam Guild reported that the sequence of events began at approximately 9:30 a.m. when police received reports of an armed vehicle theft on Dohles Rocks Road. The subsequent collision occurred as Franzidis was attempting to turn right into McClintock Drive. Two police officers in the unmarked vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital.
The 16-year-old suspect, who was known to police, has been charged with manslaughter, armed robbery, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm. Police confirmed recovering a firearm from the stolen vehicle. The teenager was scheduled to appear in Brisbane Children’s Court on Friday.
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Premier David Crisafulli announced plans to expedite new youth crime legislation, with the “Making Queensland Safer Laws” expected to be introduced to parliament this month.
The Making Queensland Safer Laws are being drafted and will be law by Christmas.
— David Crisafulli (@DavidCrisafulli) November 8, 2024
Local MP and opposition leader Steven Miles expressed his community’s grief, stating that Murrumba Downs residents are deeply affected by this “terrible incident.”
Published 10-November-2024
