May 31, 2025

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Incident Overview
An 18-year-old man from Mount Louisa has died following a single-vehicle crash involving an electric scooter on the Flinders Highway in Roseneath , Townsville, Queensland.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, May 31, 2025 , at approximately 1:00 am . The young rider sustained significant injuries and was transported to Townsville University Hospital in critical condition , where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Emergency services responded to reports of a serious crash involving a scooter. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.

“The 18-year-old rider… suffered significant injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Townsville University Hospital in a critical condition, however, he has since died.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025 (approximately 1:00 am).
  • Location: Flinders Highway, Roseneath, Townsville, Queensland — a central arterial route through North Queensland.

Vehicle Involved

  • An **electric scooter**, ridden by the deceased 18-year-old male from Mount Louisa.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 18-year-old electric scooter rider died at hospital following life-threatening injuries sustained in the crash.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics attended the scene promptly after receiving reports of a serious scooter crash.
  • The rider was stabilized and transported to hospital for urgent medical treatment but could not be saved.

“The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.”
— Queensland Police update

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

  • The sequence of events that led to the single-vehicle crash on Flinders Highway.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue or mechanical failure.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around **1:00 am on May 31, 2025**.

Anyone with relevant information or video evidence is urged to contact police.

Community Impact
This tragic event highlights the risks associated with personal mobility devices , particularly during overnight travel . It underscores the importance of road safety awareness among young riders and reinforces the need for responsible use of e-scooters and similar vehicles in high-traffic areas.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Flinders Highway in Roseneath around 1:00 am on May 31, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: