Warwick man, 22, charged over Wood Street crash

By Jeremy Sollars

A man has been charged by police following a three-vehicle accident which claimed the life of Warwick business and community identity Greg Newey on Monday 14 September.

Brock Jules Hamers, 22, faces charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and grievous bodily harm, and leaving the scene of an accident without obtaining help.

“The joint investigation between the Darling Downs District Forensic Crash Unit and Warwick detectives is ongoing with police continuing to appeal for information or motorists with relevant dashcam vision to contact them,” police said in a statement released late yesterday, Tuesday 22 September.

“Police would like to thank the Warwick community for their support and assistance during this investigation.

“Information and CCTV provided through various sources has provided a significant amount of assistance to the investigation.”

Hamers’ charges were mentioned in the Warwick Magistrates Court late yesterday and he is remanded in custody ahead of his next scheduled court appearance on Monday 7 December.

Mr Newey, 76, died when his Porsche sedan was struck by a Ford utility driven by Hamers at the intersection of Myall Avenue and Wood Street shortly before 4pm on Monday 14 September.

Mr Newey’s wife Beth was in the passenger seat of the Porsche and remains in hospital in Brisbane recovering from serious injuries. She is understood to be in a stable condition but is likely to require an extended stay in hospital.

A police statement issued on the day of the crash said that at around 3.55pm “a Ford Falcon utility vehicle has travelled through the intersection of Myall Avenue and Wood Street and struck a Porsche travelling along Wood Street”.

The Neweys’ vehicle was overturned by the force of the collision and a third vehicle, a Commodore sedan, was also struck. The driver of the Commodore received first aid at the scene.

Details of funeral arrangements for Mr Newey are as yet unavailable.