Man seriously injured in Baker Street hit-run at Darling Heights on Sunday, 24 January 2021

What happened

Incident Overview

The Darling Heights hit-run described by Queensland Police occurred on Baker Street in Toowoomba on Sunday, 24 January 2021. Police alleged that a Toyota LandCruiser collided with a Toyota Camry and that the Camry’s 38-year-old driver was seriously injured during the aftermath of the two-vehicle crash.

Location and Time

• Crash date: Sunday, 24 January 2021
• Approximate time: 2:00 am
• Location: Baker Street, Darling Heights, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

• The injured person was a 38-year-old Rangeville man who was driving a Toyota Camry.
• A Toyota LandCruiser was the other vehicle identified by police.
• A 26-year-old Toowoomba City man was charged in May 2026 in connection with the incident.

Injuries and Emergency Response

Police said the Camry driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital. According to the police allegation, he had attempted to leave the Camry but was dragged when the LandCruiser attempted to depart while the two damaged vehicles remained attached.

Police Investigation

Police said the LandCruiser alleged to have been involved was seized on 8 April 2026 after information from a member of the public. Officers then launched Operation Xray Divergence to investigate the historic incident.

Charge and Court Status

Queensland Police said the 26-year-old man was charged on 7 May 2026 with one count described as dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm and leaving the scene without obtaining help. Police said bail was denied and that he was expected to appear in Toowoomba Magistrates Court on 8 May. A charge is an allegation and the cited source does not report a plea, verdict or sentence.

Reference

The police reference is QP2100149605.

Sources

• Queensland Police Service — Update 2: Serious hit and run, Toowoomba