A father and his four-year-old son have been tragically identified as the victims of a fatal crash in Regents Park, south of Brisbane, Queensland. Braiden Ashley Timmins, 33, and his son Hendrix-Hemi Te Rongomau King, were struck by a ute while walking to a local 7-Eleven to buy ice cream on Sunday morning.
The heartbreaking accident occurred at around 11:15 am on Green Road. According to Queensland Police, the impact left the father and son with life-threatening injuries, and they sadly died at the scene. Footage from the site captured the harrowing aftermath, including a broken children’s bike lying on the footpath.
Distraught Family Members Gather at Crash Site
Family members were escorted to the crash site by police, visibly overcome with grief. Emotional scenes unfolded as relatives and friends mourned the devastating loss. Two women held each other as they sobbed, while a male relative was seen doubled over in despair.
Driver Charged with Manslaughter
Authorities confirmed that Trevor William Galbraith, a 41-year-old man from Regents Park, was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter later that day. He is scheduled to appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court on Monday to face these charges.
Police closed Green Road for several hours on Sunday to allow investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit to examine the scene. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the crash or with dashcam/CCTV footage of the vehicle leading up to the incident to come forward and contact police at 1800 333 000.
Community Outpouring of Condolences
The tragedy has left the local community reeling, with many expressing their condolences to the grieving family online. This devastating incident is a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and awareness for all drivers and pedestrians.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Braiden Ashley Timmins and Hendrix-Hemi Te Rongomau King during this difficult time.
