June 9, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, June 7, 2025 , at approximately 11:00 pm on Birra Road , Mornington Island, Queensland , resulting in the death of a 19-year-old man .

The incident involved a 4WD that rolled over , with one of its occupants ejected and later pronounced dead at the scene . The other occupant, a 19-year-old man from Gununa , was taken to Mornington Island Hospital with minor injuries .

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The occupant… died at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (approximately 11:00 pm).
  • Location: **Birra Road**, **Mornington Island, Queensland** — a remote island community with limited road infrastructure.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **4WD vehicle**, which rolled over on **Birra Road**, ejecting one of its occupants.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • A **19-year-old man from Wellesley Islands** was ejected from the **4WD** and **died at the scene** following the collision.
  • Minor Injuries:
    • The **second occupant**, a **19-year-old man from Gununa**, was **transported to hospital** with **non-life-threatening injuries**.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a **4WD** on a remote road.
  • The deceased was confirmed dead at the site, while the other occupant was treated and transported for further evaluation.

“The other occupant… was transported to the Mornington Island Hospital with minor injuries.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the **4WD rolling over** on **Birra Road**.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as **speed, fatigue, or mechanical failure**.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from **Birra Road, Mornington Island** around **11:00 pm on June 7, 2025**.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink .

Community Impact
This tragic event highlights the risks of driving on remote roads and reinforces the importance of road safety awareness , particularly for young drivers. It also underscores the need for all drivers to avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ road safety risks : speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction .

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Birra Road area in Mornington Island around 11:00 pm on June 7, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: