December 20, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 41-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway at Aldershot, north of Maryborough, early on Saturday, 20 December. Police say a black Kia sedan collided with a semi-trailer shortly before 3:30am. The sedan driver, who was the sole occupant, was declared deceased at the scene. The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025 (shortly before 3:30am)
  • Location: Bruce Highway, Aldershot (near Maryborough), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Black Kia sedan — driven by a 41-year-old man
  • Semi-trailer — driven by a 43-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 41-year-old River Heads man — sedan driver; declared deceased at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 43-year-old Mooloolaba man — truck driver; minor injuries; transported to hospital as a precaution.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and QAS paramedics attended the Bruce Highway following reports of the collision.
  • The sedan driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The truck driver was assessed and transported to hospital for observation.

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

  • Investigators are examining vehicle movements and road conditions.
  • Police are appealing for witnesses or relevant dashcam footage.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has impacted the Aldershot and Maryborough communities and caused disruption along the Bruce Highway during the early morning hours.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant dashcam vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502331257.

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