Police officer first killed on Easter roads Constable Casey Blain, killed on his first day of relief duty at Georgetown, in far north Queensland. A serving police officer has become the first Queenslander to die on the state's roads during the Easter holiday period. Constable Casey Blain was killed while on duty near Georgetown in the state's far north on Friday morning. Investigations suggest the 29-year-old's car crashed on the Gulf Development Road at Routh Creek around 10:45am. He was the sole occupant. "Constable Blain was working today, out on patrol and not home spending Easter with his wife and young child," Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said. He was committed to the safety of the community and his loss will be deeply felt. It was Constable Blain's first day relieving at Georgetown. He grew up in Mareeba, graduated from the Townsville Police Academy in 2009, then worked into the Mareeba Police District. Commissioner Stewart said support was being provided to Constable Blain's family. All members of the Queensland Police Service are saddened by this tragic news; however our sorrow and pain cannot compare to that of Casey's family and friends. Our hearts go out to them at this terrible time," he said. The Queensland Police Union said Constable Blain was a popular and well respected officer who performed his duties with passion, integrity and honour. "Constable Blain was a person whose life was cut tragically short and we Queensland police remember and honour him," Mr Leavers said. "The union knows that it is a very difficult time for Casey's wife and four-year-old son and we will do whatever we can to help her and Casey's extended family through this difficult time," Mr Leavers said. He said all police officers put their lives on the line every time they pulled on their uniform. Today's events have reminded us that our job as police is always dangerous, it never stops, and it comes at a heavy cost to us all. The incident is being investigated by the Forensic Crash Unit on behalf of the Coroner, with oversight by the Ethical Standards Command.