May 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
A man has died following a pedestrian crash in Woolloongabba, Queensland , after being struck by a vehicle on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 , at approximately 12:15 pm .

The incident occurred on O’Keefe Street , near the intersection of Wolseley Street , when a grey Holden Cruze struck the man, who was walking at the time. The 74-year-old pedestrian from South Brisbane was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in critical condition and passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2025 , from injuries sustained in the crash.

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

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is continuing its investigation and is appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.

“The pedestrian, a 74-year-old South Brisbane man, was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a critical condition but passed away this morning.”
— Queensland Police Service update

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 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 woman in her 60s, who was uninjured and cooperating with police.
  • A **pedestrian**, a 74-year-old man from South Brisbane, who died from his injuries on May 30, 2025.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 74-year-old male pedestrian died on May 30, two days after sustaining life-threatening injuries in the collision.
  • No Injuries:
    • The 60-year-old female driver of the Holden Cruze was unharmed and assisted authorities at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics responded quickly and treated the pedestrian before transporting him to hospital.
  • Police cordoned off the area and conducted an on-site investigation while collecting witness statements and evidence.

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

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating:

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

This is an update to the original appeal issued after the crash, now classified as fatal following the man’s death.

Community Impact
This tragic event highlights the vulnerability of elderly pedestrians and reinforces the importance of caution in built-up areas where foot traffic and vehicles share close proximity. It serves as a reminder that even non-fatal crashes can have long-term consequences.

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