Police investigate Lockyer Valley woman's suspicious death involving lawn mower
Frances Crawford was a psychologist at Quality Life Psychology Services in Toowoomba. (Supplied: Quality Life Psychology Services)
In short:
Police are investigating the death of Frances Crawford after she was found with critical injuries at her property in the Lockyer Valley.
Detectives are treating the incident as suspicious and are trying to determine the time and cause of Ms Crawford's death.
What's next?
Officers are continuing to investigate and have called for anyone with information to contact police.
Police have revealed they had previously attended a property in Queensland's Lockyer Valley where a woman died in a suspicious incident involving a ride-on lawn mower.
Psychologist Frances Crawford, 49, was found dead at her Upper Lockyer property, west of Brisbane, in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Detective Superintendent George Marchesini said Ms Crawford's husband called triple-0.
He said the time and cause of her death remained unclear.
"Police attended that scene and discovered a woman who had critical injuries that she had suffered from an incident there," Superintendent Marchesini said.
Police are combing the property for clues as to what happened to Ms Crawford. (ABC News: Nathan Morris)
"Sadly, she passed away at that scene … we've not been able to determine a cause in regards to what was discovered at that scene," he said, adding that the death was being treated as "suspicious".
"An investigation obviously is ongoing … this is a tragic incident."
Ms Crawford had three children and Superintendent Marchesini said the incident would have an effect on lots of people, including her family, the community, her workplace and first responders.
Superintendent Marchesini said Ms Crawford's husband was "assisting police with inquiries to determine what actually happened on that morning".
There is no suggestion her husband is responsible for her death.
"We're not looking for any other person in regards to this matter, but we need to better understand the circumstances as to how this has happened," Superintendent Marchesini said.
He confirmed officers had previously attended the Thomas Road property in July 2023 and "there was some action that was taken" but he did not elaborate further.
He said there were no domestic violence orders in place.
Police were called to the address earlier this week. (ABC News: Nathan Morris)
Since news of Ms Crawford's death became public, her workplace and church have paid tribute to her.
'Hole in our hearts'
Pastor Peter Sondergeld, from the Restoration Church of which Ms Crawford was a member, said church parishioners were heartbroken.
"The tragic news of her passing is devastating to us. We have lost a thoughtful, caring, selfless person who blessed so many within our church," Pastor Sondergeld said on Friday.
"Frances always had time to check in and care for others. She loved Jesus and lived a life which reflected him well.
"She was a beautiful person and her passing has left a hole in our hearts.
"Despite her wonderful qualities, what breaks our heart the most is the loss of our friend."
Ms Crawford worked at Quality Life Psychology Services in Toowoomba where she provided clinical assessments and therapy for adults, adolescents and children.
The employer's website described her as working "with a variety of mental health issues using a range of clinical approaches, including mindfulness therapy".
Since her passing her work colleagues have paid tribute to Ms Crawford, saying she was a "dearly loved and well-respected" member of their team.
They said she "always took the time to ask after others with kindness and consideration, often responding with humility and thoughtful humour".
Police have said Ms Crawford went to work on the Monday before her death and was last seen alive on Monday afternoon.
The triple-0 call was made after 3am on Tuesday.
The Upper Lockyer property where the incident occurred is set well back from the road surrounded by thick bush. Neighbours say it consists of about 40 hectares.
The property remains a crime scene and police have asked anyone with information about Ms Crawford or the family to contact them.