May 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal traffic crash occurred on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 , at approximately 5:00 pm on Hay Point Road near Alligator Creek , Queensland.

Following an extensive investigation by the Queensland Police Service , a 35-year-old man from Hay Point has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the collision between a black Holden Utility and a silver Kia sedan .

The driver of the Kia sedan , a 58-year-old man from Ooralea , was pronounced deceased at the scene. The alleged actions of dangerous driving by the Holden utility driver led to him entering oncoming traffic and causing the fatal impact.

The accused is scheduled to appear before Mackay Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 .

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 (approximately 5:00 pm).
  • Location: Hay Point Road, near Alligator Creek, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **black Holden Utility**, allegedly driven dangerously and observed entering oncoming traffic before the crash.
  • A **silver Kia Sedan**, which collided head-on with the Holden Utility. Its driver died at the scene.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 58-year-old male driver of the Kia sedan died at the scene.
  • Charged Offender:
    • The 35-year-old male driver of the Holden Utility has been charged with manslaughter.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash site promptly after reports were received.
  • Paramedics confirmed the death of the Kia driver at the scene.

“The driver of the Kia, a 58-year-old Ooralea man, died at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Police Investigation
After months of forensic and investigative work, police have laid formal charges against the Holden Utility driver , who is alleged to have been traveling dangerously before veering into oncoming traffic and striking the Kia sedan.

Key areas of focus during the investigation included:

  • Road conditions and visibility at the time of the crash.
  • Dashcam footage and witness statements regarding the Holden’s erratic behavior.
  • Forensic analysis of both vehicles and road markings to reconstruct the incident.

“Just before 5pm, it will be alleged a black Holden Utility was observed travelling dangerously on Hay Point Road before it travelled into oncoming traffic and crashed into a silver Kia sedan.”
— Queensland Police update

Community Impact
This tragic crash has deeply affected the local community, particularly given the loss of life and the serious charge of manslaughter laid against the other driver.

It serves as a sobering reminder of the consequences of reckless driving , especially when vehicles enter opposing lanes of traffic.

For more information on road safety and how to avoid dangerous driving behaviors, visit: Queensland Road Safety Initiatives .

Appeal for Information
While the driver has been identified and charged, police are still seeking any additional information or dashcam footage that could assist with ongoing court proceedings: