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Police condemn ‘vigilante action’ after ‘aggressive driving’ in Townsville ends in 22-year-old woman’s death
Townsville police say they have strongly cautioned against “vigilante action” after a sedan chasing a stolen car crashed before allegedly veering into 22-year-old motorcyclist Jennifer Board overnight.
Key points:
- The circumstances of the incident have not been determined by police
- Superintendent Assistant District Officer Glen Pointing has warned people to alert police and not pursue suspected offenders themselves
- Jennifer Board’s family have called for anyone who wants to commemorate her life to do so with the colour orange
Police said the sedan had been “aggressively following” the stolen car when it collided with the vehicle.
They alleged the sedan then lost control and crossed the median strip onto the other side of the road, killing the…
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