19-Year-Old Man Dies After 4WD Crash on Mornington Island – June 7, 2025

What happened

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

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

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

• 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.

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 .

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

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 .

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:

• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
• Policelink: Submit anonymous tips via the suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Quote reference number: QP2500990622.