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. A blue Holden Commodore and a red Mitsubishi Lancer collided at the residential intersection just before 9:00 am.

Emergency services attended the scene immediately. Despite the efforts of paramedics and police, the driver of the Holden Commodore was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the young passenger was transported to Queensland Children’s Hospital in critical condition, where he sadly passed away.

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 from Birkdale (transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, minor injuries)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

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

Injuries

• 29-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer (Princess Alexandra 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 residential intersections.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene immediately following the collision. The four-year-old passenger was transported by ambulance to Queensland Children’s Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with minor injuries. Despite the rapid response and efforts of emergency personnel, the Holden Commodore driver could not be saved.

Investigation

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 distraction, or speed.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage of the incident to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Information provided may be crucial in assisting investigators to determine the cause of the collision and any contributing factors.