Queensland records 'horrific' road toll for 2022, surpassing Victoria and NSW
ABCQueensland's road toll for 2022 was the highest in more than a decade, with 299 lives lost. Key points: Motorbike accidents were one of the contributors to the road toll spike The mother of Broncos player Payne Haas remains in hospital with "significant injuries" Acting Transport Minister Leanne Enoch says a surge in risky behaviour has been noted on the roads during the pandemic The state's road toll last year was the highest since 2009, and included 70 motorcyclists, 29 pedestrians and 12 people who died in floodwaters. "As of yet, police don't have a medical clearance to interview that driver but, as soon as we can, that driver will be interviewed," Acting Chief Superintendent Stream said. Ms Enoch said last year's "terrible" road toll has been attributed to a surge in "risky" behaviour on the roads since the pandemic. "In 2019, we had the lowest road toll since records began … the pandemic hit and we've seen some major changes in behaviour," she said.
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