September 10, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred at Barney Point on Tuesday afternoon, September 9, 2025. At approximately 3:04 pm, police and emergency services were called to a sports club on Wood Street after reports that a white Toyota Hiace van had left the roadway and crashed. The driver and sole occupant, a 65-year-old man from Barney Point, died at the scene.

“The driver and sole occupant, a 65-year-old Barney Point man, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (approximately 3:04 pm)
  • Location: Wood Street, near sports club, Barney Point, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • White Toyota Hiace van, driven by a 65-year-old Barney Point man

Injuries/Fatalities

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

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics responded to the scene at 3:04 pm following reports of a van leaving the road and crashing.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene by emergency services.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit commenced investigations into the cause of the crash.

“Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash remain ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The cause of the Toyota Hiace van leaving the road before the crash.
  • Any contributing factors including driver behaviour, fatigue, medical issues, or mechanical faults.
  • CCTV or dashcam footage of the vehicle on Wood Street prior to the incident.

Community Impact
The death of the 65-year-old man has saddened the Barney Point community. The crash highlights the risks of single-vehicle incidents and has prompted renewed appeals for drivers to remain alert to the “Fatal Five” behaviours contributing to serious road trauma in Queensland.

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)