Tribute to ‘beloved’ grandmother who died in a horror crash

Floral tributes have been laid at the scene of the accident, with bouquets attached to a fence near the Murrumba Downs intersection.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli also paid tribute, promising to ensure tough youth crime laws are in place by Christmas.

Crisafulli had campaigned hard against youth crime before winning the state election on October 26.

His Liberal National Party government said on Friday it has directed the Department of Justice to begin drafting the Making Queensland Safer Laws, which will be presented to Parliament later in November.

They include “adult crime, adult time” laws and the elimination of detention as a last resort for juvenile offenders.

The Prime Minister said while the investigation into the fatal crash was still in its early stages, news of what had unfolded would be “distressing” for Queenslanders.

“A family is coping with the loss of a loved one and the thoughts and prayers of an entire state are with them – they are answers we are owed,” he said in a statement.

Opposition leader and Murrumba MP Steven Miles said his community was pained by the “terrible incident”, and offered his support to the victim’s family before targeting the Prime Minister.

“We have already seen David Crisafulli rush to politicize this tragedy. I’m not going to do that, but this will impact my local community,” said Miles.

Franzidis was trapped in the Toyota and died at the scene despite paramedics’ attempts to revive her.

The Audi also reportedly struck an unmarked police vehicle at the intersection, hospitalizing two officers who were later released.

According to police, a firearm was found in the Audi.

The 16-year-old was taken to hospital and placed under police guard.

He was later charged with manslaughter, armed robbery and unlawful use of a motor vehicle, as well as two counts of assault occasioning bodily harm.

He was due to appear in the Brisbane Children’s Court on Friday.

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