Police allege private equity executive Joel Thickins refused to take breath alcohol tests after being involved in a crash in Sydney’s east. According to police accounts reported by multiple outlets, Thickins is alleged to have driven a BMW into five vehicles, resulting in a multi-car collision. After the crash, police say he refused two alcohol-detecting breath tests. Both sources describe the incident as a serious road accident involving five cars and note that Thickins is a high-profile figure in Australia’s private equity sector. Details reported focus on the alleged refusal of the breath tests and the number of vehicles involved. The outlets describe the matter as involving police allegations and an arrest at the scene, rather than a determination of guilt. The reporting does not provide additional confirmed information on injuries, timing, or the outcome of any subsequent legal processes. The allegations are presented as police claims subject to further investigation and court proceedings.