60-Year-Old Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash – Apple Tree Creek, QLD – 30 August 2025

What happened

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

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

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

• 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.

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.

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

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.

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)