January 21, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 79-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash at Banksia Beach on Bribie Island. Police say the collision occurred at a suburban intersection early Tuesday afternoon, involving a utility and a hatchback. The woman driving the hatchback was declared deceased at the scene. The other driver was taken to hospital in a stable condition. Investigations are ongoing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 20 January 2026 (around 12:30pm)
  • Location: Intersection of Reef Street and Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Blue Nissan Navara utility
  • White MG hatchback

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 79-year-old Banksia Beach woman — MG hatchback driver; died at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 41-year-old Ningi man — Nissan Navara driver; transported to Caboolture Hospital in a stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the intersection following reports of a collision.
  • The woman driving the hatchback was declared deceased at the scene.
  • The Nissan driver was treated and transported to hospital.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading to the collision.

  • Investigators are examining vehicle movements through the Reef Street and Sunderland Drive intersection.
  • Police are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV or dashcam vision from the area.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Banksia Beach community and caused disruption around the intersection during the early afternoon period.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600125100.

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