September 24, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Mitchell, in the Maranoa region, on Tuesday afternoon, September 23, 2025. At approximately 4:20 pm, a silver Toyota Avalon travelling northbound on Mitchell Saint George Road left the roadway and rolled. A 71-year-old male passenger, a local resident, died at the scene. A second passenger, a 40-year-old woman from Merritt’s Creek, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. The driver, a 37-year-old woman from Mitchell, sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

“A passenger in the vehicle, a 71-year-old local man, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (approximately 4:20 pm)
  • Location: Mitchell Saint George Road, Mitchell, Maranoa Region, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Silver Toyota Avalon, carrying three occupants

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 71-year-old male passenger from Mitchell, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 40-year-old female passenger from Merritt’s Creek, transported to hospital with serious injuries.
  • No Injuries:
    • 37-year-old female driver from Mitchell, minor injuries, treated at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Police, paramedics, and the Forensic Crash Unit responded to the scene around 4:20 pm.
  • The 71-year-old man was declared deceased at the scene.
  • The seriously injured female passenger was stabilised and transported to hospital for urgent care.
  • The driver was treated on scene for minor injuries.

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

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The cause of the Toyota Avalon leaving the road and rolling.
  • Contributing factors such as fatigue, speed, or road conditions.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from vehicles travelling along Mitchell Saint George Road at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The death of the 71-year-old man has saddened the local Mitchell community, with the crash serving as a stark reminder of the dangers of rural road travel in the Maranoa region. The incident has also underscored the risks for multiple occupants when vehicles roll on open highways.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam 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)