54-Year-Old Man Killed After Car and Truck Collide on Bayside Road – Cooloola Cove, QLD – 4 November 2025

Incident Overview
A 54-year-old man has died and another man has been seriously injured following a two-vehicle crash in Cooloola Cove, Queensland, on the morning of Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

Emergency services were called to Bayside Road at approximately 7:35 am after reports that an Isuzu truck and a Hyundai Tucson had collided.

The driver and sole occupant of the Hyundai, a 54-year-old Cooloola Cove man, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The 70-year-old Curra man driving the Isuzu truck sustained serious leg injuries and was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment.

The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating the cause of the crash and is appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“Police were called to reports that an Isuzu truck and a Hyundai Tucson collided on Bayside Road around 7:35 am.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

• Crash Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (approximately 7:35 am)
• Location: Bayside Road, Cooloola Cove, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

• Isuzu Truck — driven by a 70-year-old man from Curra (serious injuries)
• Hyundai Tucson — driven by a 54-year-old man from Cooloola Cove (fatality)

Injuries/Fatalities

• Fatality:
  • 54-year-old Cooloola Cove man — driver and sole occupant of the Hyundai Tucson; pronounced deceased at the scene.
• Serious Injuries:
  • 70-year-old Curra man — driver of the Isuzu truck; sustained serious leg injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

Emergency Response

• Emergency services responded to Bayside Road shortly after 7:30 am following multiple calls from witnesses reporting a serious crash.
• Paramedics confirmed the death of the Hyundai driver upon arrival.
• The Isuzu truck driver was treated at the scene for leg injuries and transported by air to hospital for further medical care.
• Police established a crime scene, temporarily closing sections of Bayside Road while the **Forensic Crash Unit** conducted examinations and cleared the wreckage.

“The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 54-year-old man from Cooloola Cove, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating the circumstances leading to the collision, including:

• The direction and speed of both vehicles before impact.
• Road layout, signage, and visibility conditions along Bayside Road.
• Any mechanical faults or driver error contributing to the crash.
• Witness accounts and dashcam footage from drivers in the area between 7:15 am and 7:45 am.

Police are urging motorists with information or relevant footage to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has deeply affected the Cooloola Cove and Curra communities, with local residents describing Bayside Road as a high-traffic corridor frequented by both heavy and light vehicles.

The incident marks another fatality in Queensland’s ongoing road toll for 2025, reinforcing the importance of caution and awareness on regional routes where speed, fatigue, and distraction continue to contribute to deadly outcomes.

“Every life lost on Queensland roads is a tragedy. We remind all motorists to drive to conditions and remain vigilant behind the wheel.” — Queensland Police spokesperson

Appeal for Information
Investigators are appealing to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to contact:

• Policelink: Submit information via [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444 (24/7).
• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au).