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Fatal crash, Laura

18 December 2023 · about 5:30pm · Laura, QLD

Published 1 January 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
18 Dec 2023Monday, about 5:30pm
Where
Laura, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash into tree
Killed
1 personOne passenger, 10-year-old boy
Injured
2 people
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 Sunday, December 18, 2023, a single-vehicle crash occurred on the Peninsula Development Road near the Hahn River Roadhouse, approximately 82 kilometres north of Laura, Queensland. A 10-year-old boy from Rocky Point, who was a passenger in the vehicle, sustained critical injuries and was transported to Cairns Hospital. The boy passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, from his injuries.

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene. The driver and other passengers were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the Peninsula Development Road near the Hahn River Roadhouse, 82 kilometres north of Laura, at approximately 5:30pm on Sunday, December 18, 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Toyota Landcruiser
  • Direction: travelling on Peninsula Development Road
  • Driver: adult driver (treated for minor injuries)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 10-year-old boy from Rocky Point (passenger, deceased at Cairns Hospital on January 1, 2023)

Injuries

  • Adult driver (minor injuries, treated at scene)
  • Other passengers (minor injuries, treated at scene)

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police attended the scene following the crash. The 10-year-old passenger was transported to Cairns Hospital in a critical condition by ambulance. The driver and other passengers were treated for minor injuries at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Investigations are continuing to determine the cause of the vehicle leaving the road and striking a tree. The reference number for this incident is QP2202170069.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any persons with information about the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. The incident reference number is QP2202170069.

Source
Crime Stoppers anonymously on: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 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.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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