September 15, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal crash occurred on the New England Highway in the Darling Downs district near The Summit on Sunday evening, September 14, 2025. At approximately 6:20 pm, a Mitsubishi Pajero collided with a Mack truck, causing both vehicles to leave the roadway and catch fire. The driver and sole occupant of the Pajero, a 60-year-old man from Collingwood Park, died at the scene. The truck driver, a 65-year-old man from New South Wales, sustained minor injuries.

“The driver and sole occupant of the Mitsubishi, a 60-year-old Collingwood Park man, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 (approximately 6:20 pm)
  • Location: New England Highway near The Summit, Darling Downs district, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Mitsubishi Pajero, driven by a 60-year-old man from Collingwood Park (deceased)
  • Mack truck, driven by a 65-year-old man from New South Wales (injured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 60-year-old male driver of Mitsubishi Pajero, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No critical injuries reported beyond the fatality.
  • No Injuries:
    • 65-year-old male driver of Mack truck, sustained minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called at approximately 6:20 pm following reports of a collision and fire on the New England Highway.
  • The Pajero driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • The truck driver was treated for minor injuries.
  • Fire crews extinguished both vehicles after they caught fire as a result of the impact.

“Investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the collision between the Mitsubishi Pajero and Mack truck.
  • The cause of both vehicles leaving the roadway and catching fire.
  • Any available dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling near The Summit at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The crash has deeply affected the Darling Downs region and the community of Collingwood Park, where the deceased man was from. The fiery nature of the collision has underscored the catastrophic outcomes possible in car versus truck crashes on regional highways.

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)