April 20, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 12-year-old girl tragically lost her life in a devastating e-scooter crash on Vaux Street in Laidley , Queensland, on Saturday, April 20, 2025 , at approximately 3:00 pm . The girl fell from her e-scooter into the path of a grey Holden Barina traveling in the same direction. Emergency services attended the scene but were unable to save her, and she was declared deceased at the location.

The driver and passenger of the car were not physically injured. The Forensic Crash Investigation Unit has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident and is appealing for witnesses or dashcam/CCTV footage to assist with inquiries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, April 20, 2025 (approximately 3:00 pm).
  • Location: Vaux Street, Laidley, Queensland (about 70 km west of Brisbane).

Vehicles Involved

  • An e-scooter ridden by a 12-year-old girl (deceased).
  • A grey Holden Barina carrying two occupants (no injuries reported).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: A 12-year-old girl from Laidley died at the scene after falling from her e-scooter into the path of a car.
  • No injuries reported for the driver or passenger of the Holden Barina.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services, including paramedics and police, attended the scene promptly.
  • Despite their efforts, the 12-year-old girl was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Investigation Unit is leading the inquiry into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the girl falling from her e-scooter.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, or mechanical failure involving the e-scooter or vehicle.

Authorities are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have witnessed the crash or who has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around 3:00 pm on April 20.

“Anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage is urged to contact police.”
— Forensic Crash Investigation Unit appeal

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

  • Queensland Police: Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
  • Witnesses are encouraged to share dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or any observations about the vehicles involved or the behavior of the riders/drivers.

Community Impact
This tragic incident has deeply affected the rural town of Laidley , a close-knit agricultural community home to approximately 3,990 people (as per the 2023 census). The loss of a young life in such circumstances underscores the importance of road safety awareness, particularly concerning the use of e-scooters and their interaction with motor vehicles.