East Greenmount New England Highway fatal crash – 14 April 2026

What happened

Incident Overview

A 38-year-old man died and a woman suffered critical injuries after two vehicles collided on the New England Highway at East Greenmount, Queensland, on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. Queensland Police later said the woman remained in hospital and that the other driver was uninjured. For general information about issues that can arise after a serious road incident, see Carter Capner Law’s car accident lawyers.

Location and Time

• Crash date: Tuesday, 14 April 2026
• Approximate time: About 6:00 am; the initial QPS release said about 6:11 am
• Location: New England Highway, East Greenmount, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

QPS identified a white Toyota Landcruiser travelling north and a grey Mitsubishi Outlander travelling in the opposite direction. The Mitsubishi driver was a 38-year-old man from Mungindi. The Mitsubishi passenger was a 28-year-old woman from Mungindi. The Landcruiser driver was a 41-year-old man from Kings Creek.

Injuries and Fatalities

The Mitsubishi driver died at the scene. The passenger was critically injured and was reported in the later QPS update to remain in hospital. The Landcruiser driver was initially taken to Toowoomba Hospital for observation; the later update said he was uninjured.

Emergency Response

Emergency services transported the critically injured passenger to Royal Brisbane Hospital. The initial QPS report recorded hospital transport for the Landcruiser driver and the Mitsubishi driver’s death at the scene. The sources do not provide further treatment details or a later medical outcome for the passenger.

Police Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating. Police said a vehicle travelling directly behind the Landcruiser shortly before the collision may have information, although that vehicle was not involved. The later QPS update gives reference QP2600721689. Neither release makes a final finding about cause, fault or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

Police asked witnesses, anyone with relevant information or dashcam vision, and the driver of the vehicle behind the Landcruiser to come forward. Information can be provided to Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Sources

• Queensland Police Service – Fatal traffic crash, East Greenmount
• Queensland Police Service – Update: Fatal traffic crash appeal, East Greenmount