The Latest Breaking News from Tom McLuckie

Protesters demand justice for victims ahead of killer's resentencing

ACT courts 'have failed in the doing of justice,' dad says.

The Canberra Times · Aug 14

'I'm done fighting': Tom buried his son in Canberra but cannot bear to stay here

'I'm done fighting because nothing's going to change.'

The Canberra Times · Jun 7

'It never leaves you': loss lingers on and fuels a simmering anger

It's been two years since Matthew McLuckie's death shocked the ACT.

The Canberra Times · May 19, 2024

Dangerous driving inquiry recommends new laws, greater police powers, as families share grief over deaths on Canberra's roads

An ACT legislative assembly inquiry into dangerous driving makes almost 30 recommendations, including an upgraded charge of vehicular manslaughter.

ABC News · Apr 21, 2023

Alleged killer driver had drugs in system, charge claims

Shakira Adams has been committed to the ACT Supreme Court on charges laid over the death of Matthew McLuckie.

The Canberra Times · Mar 14, 2023

Seriously injured woman charged with manslaughter over car crash death of Matthew McLuckie may never face trial, court hears

The woman accused of driving at high speed on the wrong side of the road and killing Canberra man Matthew McLuckie may never be fit to enter a plea, a court has heard.

ABC News · Feb 7, 2023

Alleged killer driver may not be fit to face charges, court told

Shakira Adams is accused of colliding head-on with Matthew McLuckie while driving on the wrong side of the road at no less than 177km/h.

The Canberra Times · Feb 7, 2023

Call to waive fees for safe driving courses

The answer to safer roads lies in the classroom, advocates say.

The Canberra Times · Jan 5, 2023

Christmas reminder of a loved one lost

After losing his son to a fatal road crash this year, Tom McLuckie wants everyone to just slow down and enjoy the festive season.

The Canberra Times · Dec 23, 2022

Woman charged with manslaughter over crash that killed Canberra man Matthew McLuckie

Police say the 20-year-old woman was driving on the wrong side of the road before the crash, and it was a "miracle" she survived.

ABC News · Dec 22, 2022