May 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 65-year-old Bray Park man has been charged following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian on the Bruce Highway Eastern Service Road, Burpengary, on March 20, 2025. The 93-year-old pedestrian succumbed to his injuries four days later, prompting a police investigation that led to charges.

Location and Time

  • Crash: 9:20 AM, Thursday, March 20, 2025.
  • Location: Bruce Highway Eastern Service Road (northbound), Burpengary.
  • Fatality: March 24, 2025 (pedestrian died in hospital).

Vehicles Involved

  • Ford Falcon: Driven by the 65-year-old Bray Park man.
  • Pedestrian: 93-year-old Burpengary East man.

Crash Description
The Ford Falcon allegedly struck the pedestrian while traveling northbound on the service road. The pedestrian was hospitalized in critical condition but died on March 24.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Deceased: 93-year-old Burpengary East man.
  • Driver: 65-year-old Bray Park man (uninjured).

Investigation

  • Charge: The driver was charged on April 10, 2025, with *drive without reasonable consideration for other persons using road or place causing death*.
  • Court Date: July 2, 2025 (Caboolture Magistrates Court).

Witnesses/Appeals
Police continue to urge witnesses or those with dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Online form or **131 444**.
  • Crime Stoppers: **1800 333 000** or online (quote **QP2500477133**).