Following Queensland’s worst annual road toll in 16 years, Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight the tragic loss of 15 lives just three weeks into 2026.

He examined the "Fatal Five" behaviours - speeding, impairment, distraction, fatigue, and lack of restraints - that continue to cause preventable tragedies.

Following Queensland&rsquo;s worst annual road toll in 16 years, Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight the tragic loss of 15 lives just three weeks into 2026.
He examined the "Fatal Five" behaviours - speeding, impairment, distraction, fatigue, and lack of restraints - that continue to cause preventable tragedies.

Tune in to 4BC Mornings, weekdays from 9am-12pm.

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4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews

15 lives in 21 days: Queensland’s road toll crisis continues

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