April 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 69-year-old man from Oceanside has been seriously injured after being struck by a grey van in a hit-and-run crash at Burnett Heads , Queensland, on Saturday, April 12, 2025 , at approximately 1:00 pm . The van driver fled the scene without rendering assistance. The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and appealing for public help to identify the vehicle and driver.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 (1:00 pm).
  • Location: Powers Street, Burnett Heads, QLD.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **grey van** (driver fled the scene).
  • A **cyclist** (69-year-old male, seriously injured).

Crash Description
The collision occurred when the grey van struck the cyclist on Powers Street . The van driver continued driving without stopping to assist. The cyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to Bundaberg Base Hospital for treatment.

Injuries

  • The 69-year-old cyclist was hospitalized with serious injuries (condition unspecified).

Emergency Response
Paramedics and police arrived promptly at the scene. The cyclist was stabilized and transported to the hospital, while investigators documented evidence and launched a search for the fleeing van.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident, focusing on:

  • Identifying the **grey van** and its driver.
  • Determining why the driver fled the scene.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility on Powers Street.
  • Potential factors such as speeding, distraction, or impairment.

Appeal for Information
Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts of the grey van on Powers Street around 1:00 pm on April 12 to contact police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact:

Road Safety Context
This hit-and-run incident underscores the importance of adhering to the Fatal Five road safety principles:

  • Never fleeing the scene of a crash.
  • Staying alert for cyclists and pedestrians, especially in residential areas.
  • Avoiding distractions (e.g., mobile phones) while driving.