March 12, 2026

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Incident Overview
A teenager has died following a single-vehicle crash in Goodna, where a car left its lane and struck the Ipswich Motorway underpass. Police allege the vehicle crossed onto the wrong side of Brisbane Road before the collision.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (about 9pm)
  • Location: Brisbane Road near the Ipswich Motorway underpass, Goodna, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Mitsubishi Lancer sedan, travelling west on Brisbane Road before colliding with the Ipswich Motorway underpass

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 16-year-old boy from Redbank Plains, rear passenger; taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died
  • Injuries:
    • 17-year-old boy from Collingwood Park, driver; injured and taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital
    • 16-year-old boy from Redbank, passenger; injured and taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene in Goodna and provided treatment.
  • All three occupants were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit and Ipswich Child Protection Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash. Police allege the Mitsubishi Lancer crossed onto the wrong side of the road before colliding with the Ipswich Motorway underpass.

  • Charges laid, if any: Not stated.
  • Court appearances: Not stated.

Community Impact
The death of the 16-year-old and the serious nature of the crash has impacted the Goodna and Ipswich communities, with police continuing inquiries into what led to the collision.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information, including dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash, to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600474853.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.