Best friends on the way to a wedding identified in fatal crash
The best friends who were on their way to a wedding when they were struck in a fatal crash in Brisbane have been identified.
Lily Galbraith, 24, and Emma McLean, 23, were travelling in a silver sedan through the Legacy Way tunnel on Wednesday at 3pm when they were hit by a black Audi.
Ms Galbraith, a South Australian nurse who was originally from the Northern Territory, died in the crash, while Ms McLean is still fighting for her life in hospital after suffering critical injuries.
The driver of the Audi, who also died in the crash, has been identified as former police officer Bruce Daley.
After the Audi collided with the sedan, police believe the impact of the crash then pushed the sedan into a small truck, causing serious injuries to the driver of the truck.
Mr Daley, who was medically retired from the Queensland Police Service in December 2014, had posted online about relationship struggles and loneliness over several years.
Inspector Hansel said speed would be a “focus” of the investigation, with claims the Audi hit speeds of up to 200km/h before the crash.
The Nurses and Midwives Memorial Page Australia paid tribute to Ms Galbraith on Thursday.
“Rest in peace, Lily. Thank you for your service. Condolences to your family, friends and colleagues,” the post read.
“All the very best for Emma and sending love to her family as they wait to see how her progress is. We are also thinking of the bride, groom and any wedding guests also mourning.”
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