December 29, 2025

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Incident Overview
Police have charged a man following a four-vehicle traffic crash in Townsville on Saturday night, 27 December. It is alleged a blue Ford Falcon lost control while attempting a burnout on Entertainment Drive, colliding with three parked vehicles. No injuries were reported. The driver has since been charged with traffic offences and will face court in January.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 27 December 2025 (around 10:45pm)
  • Location: Entertainment Drive, Townsville, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Blue Ford Falcon — allegedly lost control while attempting a burnout
  • Red Mazda BT-50 — parked vehicle struck
  • White Holden Commodore — parked vehicle struck
  • Silver Nissan Stagea — parked vehicle struck

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Other Injuries:
    • No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.

Emergency Response

  • Police attended the scene following reports of a multi-vehicle collision.
  • The vehicles were assessed and the scene was managed for safety.

Police Investigation
Police allege the crash occurred after the driver attempted a burnout and lost control of the vehicle.

  • A 23-year-old Kelso man has been charged with:
  • The man is due to appear in Townsville Magistrates Court on 23 January 2026.
  • Investigations are continuing, and police are seeking relevant vision of the blue Ford Falcon.

Community Impact
The incident caused property damage to multiple parked vehicles and raised concerns about dangerous driving behaviour in entertainment precincts during the holiday period.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision of the blue Ford Falcon prior to or during the incident to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502376399.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information via the QPS online suspicious activity form.