May 16, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on March 24, 2025 , at approximately 7:30 pm on Bigmor Drive, Elimbah, Queensland , resulting in the death of a 59-year-old local man nearly two weeks later on April 7, 2025 , due to injuries sustained in the collision.

The crash involved a silver Mitsubishi ASX and a silver Ford Falcon . The driver of the Ford succumbed to his injuries at hospital, while the Mitsubishi driver , a 22-year-old woman from Elimbah , was hospitalized in stable condition.

Following an investigation by the Burpengary Forensic Crash Unit , the young woman has been formally charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
  • Driving under the influence of an intoxicating substance.
  • Excessive speeding.

She is scheduled to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 17, 2025 .

“The driver of the Ford… was transported to hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries and died on April 7.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, March 24, 2025 (approximately 7:30 pm).
  • Location: Bigmor Drive, Elimbah, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **silver Mitsubishi ASX**, driven by the now-charged 22-year-old woman, who survived the impact and was taken to hospital in stable condition.
  • A **silver Ford Falcon**, driven by a 59-year-old man from Elimbah, who later died from his injuries.

Charges and Legal Proceedings
The 22-year-old woman has been charged with multiple serious offenses following forensic analysis and toxicology reports:

  • Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle Causing Death
  • Driving Under the Influence of Liquor or Drugs
  • Excessive Speeding, which may have contributed to the crash.

These charges reflect the seriousness of the incident and the role of impaired driving and speed in the man’s death.

Emergency Response and Medical Outcome

  • Paramedics attended both drivers after the crash and transported them for treatment.
  • The 59-year-old Ford driver initially survived the crash but passed away more than a week later on **April 7, 2025**, due to complications from his injuries.

Authorities have not released further details about the nature of the injuries or the medical care provided.

Police Investigation
The Burpengary Forensic Crash Unit conducted extensive investigations into the cause of the crash, including:

  • Vehicle dynamics and damage analysis.
  • Toxicology results for both drivers.
  • Road conditions and visibility at the time of the crash.

The timing of the victim’s death — nearly two weeks after the incident — highlights how serious injuries can evolve into fatal outcomes even after initial survival.

“She is due to appear in Caboolture Magistrates Court on June 17.”
— Queensland Police update

Community Impact
This tragic crash has deeply affected the Elimbah community , particularly given the loss of life and the involvement of a young driver allegedly under the influence and traveling at excessive speed.

It reinforces the importance of responsible driving , especially among younger road users, and serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of drink or drug-impaired driving .

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of Bigmor Drive, Elimbah , around 7:30 pm on March 24, 2025 , is urged to contact police: