November 3, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 40-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Brooklands, in Queensland’s South Burnett region, on Sunday evening, November 2, 2025.

Initial investigations indicate that around 6:30 pm, a grey Ford Ranger travelling along Nanango Brooklands Road, near Majors Road, left the roadway and struck a tree.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a local man from Brooklands, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

No other people or vehicles were involved in the crash. The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“A grey Ford Ranger was travelling along Nanango Brooklands Road when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. The driver and sole occupant, a 40-year-old Brooklands man, was declared deceased at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, November 2, 2025 (approximately 6:30 pm)
  • Location: Nanango Brooklands Road near Majors Road, Brooklands, South Burnett, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 40-year-old Brooklands man — driver and sole occupant of the Ford Ranger; declared deceased at the scene.
  • No Other Injuries:
    • No passengers or other vehicles involved.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded to reports of a serious crash on Nanango Brooklands Road at approximately 6:30 pm.
  • Paramedics assessed the scene but confirmed the driver had died from injuries sustained in the crash.
  • The **Forensic Crash Unit** established a scene investigation, with police closing one lane of the road during recovery operations.

“Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash in Brooklands yesterday afternoon.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating:

  • The cause of the crash, including potential factors such as fatigue, distraction, mechanical failure, or excessive speed.
  • Skid marks and road surface conditions to determine the vehicle’s trajectory before impact.
  • Possible contributing environmental factors, including lighting and roadside conditions at dusk.
  • Eyewitness accounts or dashcam footage from motorists who travelled Nanango Brooklands Road between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm.

Police are urging witnesses to assist with information to help piece together the moments leading up to the crash.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has saddened the tight-knit Brooklands and South Burnett community, where the deceased was known locally. Rural residents have expressed concerns about the dangers of regional roads, particularly at night when lighting is minimal and roadside hazards are common.

Authorities have again urged drivers in regional Queensland to take extra precautions, especially on single-lane or unlit country roads.

“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. The loss of one life is one too many on our roads.” — Queensland Police Road Safety message

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or captured dashcam footage of the Ford Ranger prior to impact to contact:

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