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Fatal Crash at Albany Creek – Brisbane, QLD – 14 August 2025

14 August 2025 · about 5:15pm · Explorer Drive, Albany Creek, Brisbane, Queensland

Published 15 August 2025 · Updated 18 August 2025

Key facts

When
14 Aug 2025Thursday, about 5:15pm
Where
Explorer Drive, Albany Creek, Brisbane, Queensland
Type
Single-vehicle crash, fence collision, retaining wall fall
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 83 years old
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, Queensland PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading to the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single-vehicle crash at Albany Creek in Brisbane’s north on Thursday, 14 August 2025. An elderly man later died from injuries sustained when his car collided with a fence and fell over a retaining wall.

Initial investigations indicate the vehicle left the roadway, collided with a fence, and plunged over a three-metre retaining wall. Emergency services transported the driver to hospital, where he later passed away.

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 14 August 2025
  • Crash Time: Just after 5:15pm
  • Location: Explorer Drive, Albany Creek, Brisbane, Queensland
  • White Toyota Corolla hatchback
  • Deceased: 83-year-old male driver from Albany Creek. He was transported to the Royal Brisbane Hospital but later died from his injuries.
  • Others: No passengers or other vehicles involved.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading to the crash. Police are seeking CCTV or dashcam footage to assist with inquiries.

Witnesses/Appeals
Authorities are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash to come forward.

Appeal for Information

  • Policelink: 131 444 or [Policelink Online Reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting)
  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or [Crime Stoppers QLD](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)
  • Reference Number: QP2501434202
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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