June 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2025 , at approximately 10:10 am on John Street in Maryborough, Queensland , when a 4WD vehicle left the road and struck a light pole near North Street .

The driver of the car , a 76-year-old man from Maryborough , was pronounced dead at the scene following the collision.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The driver… died at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025 (approximately 10:10 am).
  • Location: John Street, near North Street, Maryborough, Queensland.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **4WD vehicle**, driven by a **76-year-old man from Maryborough**, which left the road and struck a **light pole**.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The **76-year-old male driver** died at the scene after his 4WD crashed into a light pole.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a 4WD and a light pole.
  • The driver was confirmed dead at the scene.

“Preliminary inquiries indicate a 4WD was travelling on John Street when it left the road and hit a light pole.”
— Queensland Police update

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events that led to the 4WD leaving the road and colliding with the light pole.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from **John Street, Maryborough**, around **10:10 am on June 1, 2025**.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact
This tragic incident highlights the risks associated with single-vehicle collisions , particularly for older drivers. It also reinforces the importance of road safety awareness and the need to avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ driving behaviors : speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction .

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the John Street area in Maryborough around 10:10 am on June 1, 2025 , is urged to contact authorities: