Inquest into the deaths of Anthony Michael Charlwood and Krystal Renee Evans
Deceased
Anthony Michael Charlwood and Krystal Renee Evans
Date of death
2022-11-26
Finding date
2025-06-18
Cause of death
Multiple injuries due to motor vehicle collision
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Two persons died following a high-speed motorcycle crash while evading police interception. Anthony Charlwood (36) and Krystal Evans (35) collided with a light pole at high speed on Helensvale Road. The motorcycle was being intercepted by Acting Sergeant Lyons for traffic offences (false plates, unlicensed rider). Following a 21-second attempted intercept, the rider accelerated and evaded. The crash was caused by multiple factors including high speed, rider inexperience/poor roadcraft, drug consumption (methylamphetamine and amphetamine detected post-mortem), and the rider's conscious decision to evade police in a stolen motorcycle. The investigation concluded that A/Sgt Lyons' actions complied with all Queensland Police Service policies and procedures. No preventable factors relating to police conduct were identified. The coroner recommended that dash cam installation in unmarked police vehicles continue.
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Drugs involved
Contributing factors
- High speed operation of motorcycle
- Rider inexperience and poor roadcraft
- Drug consumption (amphetamine and methylamphetamine detected post-mortem)
- Operating stolen motorcycle
- Conscious decision to evade police
- Collision with kerb and light pole
- Impaired decision-making by rider
Coroner's recommendations
- Continue progress on fitting two-channel dash cam systems into new operational vehicles (both marked and unmarked) fitted with lights and sirens
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