August 31, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at Apple Tree Creek on Saturday night, August 30, 2025. At about 9:30 pm, emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway after a vehicle travelling from Childers Road failed to negotiate the turn onto the highway and struck a culvert between the two-lane carriageways. The driver and sole occupant, a 60-year-old man from Bundaberg South, died at the scene.

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

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 (approximately 9:30 pm)
  • Location: Bruce Highway, intersection with Childers Road, Apple Tree Creek, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Single passenger vehicle (make/model not specified), driven by a 60-year-old Bundaberg South man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 60-year-old male driver from Bundaberg South, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • No passengers or other vehicles involved.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 9:30 pm following reports of the single-vehicle crash.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • Police secured the area and the Forensic Crash Unit commenced investigations.

“Forensic Crash Unit’s investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the vehicle failing to negotiate the turn onto the Bruce Highway.
  • Whether speed, fatigue, or road conditions contributed to the crash.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling in the Apple Tree Creek area at the time.

Community Impact
The crash has saddened the Bundaberg South and Apple Tree Creek communities. The incident highlights the ongoing risks of single-vehicle crashes on Queensland’s highways, particularly at intersections and high-speed turns.

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)