- A man wanted by police over the death of a woman rammed police car and died
- After the collision the police car burst into flames and the man died at the scene
- The single officer in the car was taken to hospital after suffering several injuries
A man wanted for questioning over a woman’s suspicious death has died after ramming a police car.
The collision in central Queensland caused the police vehicle to catch fire and injure the officer inside.
Police were called to a Frenchville home in Rockhampton about 6am on Friday after a daughter discovered her 53-year-old mother dead.
A man wanted for questioning over a woman’s suspicious death has died after ramming a police car (pictured is the scene of the collision)
A man was seen leaving the Mills Ave property prior to detectives’ arrival.
It is believed that same man drove his car into a police vehicle at 7am in a neighbouring suburb, causing the police car to catch on fire.
The sole officer inside suffered several injuries and was taken to Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment.
The man died at the scene. It is understood he did not die as a result of the crash or from police action.
The Queensland Ethical Standards Command is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police were called to a Frenchville home (pictured) in Rockhampton about 6am on Friday after a daughter discovered her 53-year-old mother dead