May 28, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious crash occurred on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 , at approximately 12:15 pm on O’Keefe Street near the intersection of Wolseley Street in Woolloongabba, Queensland .

The incident involved a grey Holden Cruze and a pedestrian , a man in his 70s , who was struck and suffered critical injuries . Emergency services responded to the scene and transported him to Princess Alexandra Hospital for urgent treatment.

The driver of the car , a woman in her 60s , was not physically injured during the collision and remained at the scene to assist police with inquiries.

The Queensland Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.

“The pedestrian, a man in his seventies, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 (approximately 12:15 pm).
  • Location: O’Keefe Street, Woolloongabba, Queensland — near Wolseley Street intersection.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **grey Holden Cruze**, driven by a 60-year-old woman who was uninjured.
  • A **male pedestrian in his 70s**, who was struck and taken to hospital in critical condition.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 70-year-old man sustained critical injuries after being hit by the car.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 60-year-old female driver of the Holden Cruze was unharmed and cooperating with police.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics arrived quickly at the scene and assessed the pedestrian before transporting him to hospital.
  • Police cordoned off the area as part of their investigation and conducted interviews with witnesses and the driver.

“The driver of the car, a woman in her sixties, was not physically injured.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The sequence of events that led to the pedestrian being struck.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or impairment.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from **O’Keefe Street, Woolloongabba**, around **12:15 pm on May 28, 2025**.

Anyone with information or video evidence is urged to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact
This incident highlights the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians in urban environments. It reinforces the importance of road safety awareness, particularly in areas where foot traffic and vehicles share close proximity.

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of O’Keefe Street near Wolseley Street around 12:15 pm on May 28, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: