July 14, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 79-year-old woman has died after her e-bike collided with a Ford Falcon on Goodwin Drive in Bongaree, Queensland. The incident occurred at approximately 8:30 am on Monday, July 14, 2025. Both vehicles were reportedly travelling east when the collision occurred. The woman, a resident of Banksia Beach, died at the scene. The driver of the Ford was uninjured.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 (approximately 8:30 am)
  • Location: Goodwin Drive, Bongaree, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • E-bike – ridden by a 79-year-old woman from Banksia Beach (deceased)
  • Ford Falcon – driver uninjured; no passengers reported

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The 79-year-old female e-bike rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • No Injuries:
    • The driver of the Ford Falcon was not injured.

Emergency Response
Emergency services arrived shortly after the crash. Paramedics assessed the victim, but she was declared deceased at the scene. Police established a crash site and secured the area for forensic examination. Goodwin Drive was likely affected by lane closures during the response.

Investigation
Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Investigators are focusing on:

  • The movement and positioning of both the e-bike and the Ford Falcon prior to the collision
  • Road conditions, visibility, and any potential distraction or error
  • Witness accounts and dashcam footage

Reference number QP2501230693 has been issued for this case.

Community Impact
This incident has deeply affected the Bongaree and Banksia Beach communities. As e-bike use continues to rise, especially among older adults, the crash has prompted concern around shared road safety and vehicle overtaking practices.

Witnesses/Appeals
Queensland Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from Goodwin Drive around 8:15–8:45 am on July 14, 2025, to contact: