Boy and Man Killed in Ransome Intersection Crash – January 26, 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, a tragic two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Rickertt Road and Chelsea Road in Ransome, south of Brisbane, claimed the lives of a four-year-old boy and a 37-year-old man. The crash involved a blue Holden Commodore and a red Mitsubishi Lancer and occurred just before 9:00 am in this residential area.

Queensland Police and paramedics attended the scene immediately. Despite emergency services efforts, both the driver of the Holden Commodore and the young passenger could not be saved.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Rickertt Road and Chelsea Road in Ransome, Brisbane, at approximately 8:55 am on Sunday morning, January 26, 2025. The area is residential with a mix of houses and local businesses.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Blue Holden Commodore
• Driver: 37-year-old male (deceased at scene)
• Passenger: Four-year-old boy (transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital, deceased)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Red Mitsubishi Lancer
• Driver: 29-year-old male (transported to hospital, minor injuries)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 37-year-old male driver of the Holden Commodore (deceased at scene)
• Four-year-old boy, passenger in the Holden Commodore (transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital, deceased)

Injuries

• 29-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer (transported to hospital, minor injuries)

Community Impact

This tragic incident has deeply affected the local Ransome community. The loss of a young child and an adult serves as a sobering reminder of the critical importance of road safety, particularly at busy intersections during peak traffic periods.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene immediately following the collision. The four-year-old boy was transported by ambulance to Queensland Children’s Hospital in a life-threatening condition, where he was pronounced deceased. The driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer was also transported to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

Investigation

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Investigators are examining the scene, both vehicles, and gathering witness statements and any available dashcam footage to determine the cause of the crash and identify any contributing factors such as right-of-way violations, driver inattention, or speed.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses, motorists with dashcam footage, or any persons with information about the collision to contact the Forensic Crash Unit. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact Queensland Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.