August 31, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at Kandanga, in the Gympie region, on Sunday morning, August 31, 2025. Just after 6:00 am, police and emergency crews attended Amamoor Road where a campervan was found in a ditch after leaving the roadway while crossing the Kandanga Creek bridge. The driver and sole occupant, a 19-year-old man from Ningi, died at the scene.

“The driver and sole occupant, a 19-year-old Ningi man, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, August 31, 2025 (just after 6:00 am)
  • Location: Amamoor Road, near Kandanga Creek bridge, Kandanga, Gympie Region, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Campervan, driven by a 19-year-old Ningi man (sole occupant)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 19-year-old male driver from Ningi, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • No passengers or other vehicles involved.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended the scene shortly after 6:00 am.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit commenced investigations into the cause of the crash.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the campervan leaving the roadway while crossing the Kandanga Creek bridge.
  • Whether speed, fatigue, or road conditions contributed to the crash.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling Amamoor Road at the time.

Community Impact
The death of the young driver has saddened the Kandanga and wider Gympie region communities. The crash highlights the risks associated with single-vehicle incidents in regional areas, particularly near bridges and narrow rural roads.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)