August 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious traffic crash occurred at Bayview Heights on Friday afternoon, August 29, 2025. Just after 5:00 pm, emergency services were called to a Glen Close residence after reports that a woman had been run over by a vehicle. Initial investigations indicate the woman attempted to stop the car from rolling down the driveway when it ran over her. There was no one driving the vehicle at the time of the incident.

“Initial investigations indicate the woman was trying to stop the car from rolling down the driveway when it ran over her.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 (just after 5:00 pm)
  • Location: Glen Close, Bayview Heights, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Unoccupied vehicle (details of make/model not specified) that rolled down a driveway

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • 75-year-old female resident of Bayview Heights, sustained critical injuries and transported to Cairns Hospital.
  • No Injuries:
    • No other persons injured in the incident.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the Glen Close address shortly after 5:00 pm.
  • The injured woman was treated at the scene before being transported to Cairns Hospital in a critical condition.
  • Police secured the area for forensic investigation.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances that led to the vehicle rolling down the driveway unattended.
  • Whether mechanical faults or parking safety contributed to the incident.
  • Witness statements and any available CCTV or residential security footage from Glen Close.

Community Impact
The incident has raised concern in Bayview Heights about driveway and residential vehicle safety, particularly for older residents. The accident highlights the risks posed by vehicles rolling unattended on sloped or unsecured properties.

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)