‘Heavy heart’: Qld police officer dies after being hit by suspected stolen car
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A Queensland police officer who was struck on the Bruce Highway by a suspected stolen vehicle on Saturday morning has died.
Police said Senior Constable David Masters was hit while trying to stop the vehicle with road spikes at Burpengary, about 40 kilometres north of Brisbane, just after 3am.
Queensland police have paid tribute to Senior Constable David Masters and his family.
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The 53-year-old died at the scene despite the efforts of his colleague and first responders, while the vehicle remains the subject of an extensive police search.
Queensland police officer hit and killed by stolen car north of Brisbane
A manhunt is under way for the driver of stolen white Hyundai Kona SUV who fled after the accident
A manhunt is under way for the driver of a stolen car who fled after Queensland police officer Dave Masters was hit and killed on the Bruce Highway at Burpengary north of Brisbane. Photograph: Darren England/AAP
A manhunt is under way for the driver of a stolen car who fled after Queensland police officer Dave Masters was hit and killed on the Bruce Highway at Burpengary north of Brisbane. Photograph: Darren England/AAP
Queensland police officer David Masters died after being struck by a suspected stolen white Hyundai Kona SUV north of Brisbane. Police are desperately appealing for witnesses to the tragedy.