Fatal Car or ute QLD
Fatal Crash in St Mary – Fraser Coast, QLD – 15 August 2025
Published 16 August 2025 · Updated 1 May 2026
Key facts
- When
- 15 Aug 2025Friday, about 9:15am
- Where
- St Mary, QLD
- Type
- Single-vehicle crash into tree
- Killed
- 1 personOne driver, male, 25 years old
- Investigation
- Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.
What happened
Incident Overview
On Friday, 15 August 2025, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Glenbar Road in St Mary on the Fraser Coast, Queensland. A 25-year-old male driver was declared deceased at the scene following the collision.
Queensland Police attended the scene and the Forensic Crash Unit has commenced a full investigation into the circumstances of the incident.
Location and Time
The crash occurred on Glenbar Road, St Mary, Fraser Coast, Queensland, at approximately 9:15am on Friday, 15 August 2025.
Vehicles Involved
Vehicle 1
- Make/Model: Ford Ranger
- Driver: 25-year-old male from St Mary (sole occupant)
- Incident: Vehicle left the roadway and collided with a tree
Injuries / Fatalities
Fatalities
- 25-year-old male driver of the Ford Ranger (deceased at scene)
Injuries
- None reported.
Emergency Response
Queensland Police and emergency services responded to the scene. Despite immediate emergency response efforts, the driver sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
Investigation
Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Authorities are examining contributing factors and gathering evidence to determine the cause of the incident.
Police are appealing to members of the public who may have witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage from Glenbar Road at the time of the incident to assist investigators.
Appeal for Information
Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or persons with dashcam footage or other information about the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444, visit the online reporting form at police.qld.gov.au, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Reference number: QP2501440568.
If you were involved in a crash in Queensland
- 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
- 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
- 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.
General information only, not legal advice.
Outcome key
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