Fatal Crash on Nerang Broadbeach Road Claims Pedestrian’s Life – Carrara, QLD – 24 July 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A 63-year-old male pedestrian from Carrara died following a collision on Nerang Broadbeach Road on Thursday, 24 July 2025. The incident involved two vehicles and occurred when the man attempted to cross the road near Birmingham Road.

Queensland Police attended the scene at approximately 7:10pm. Both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with emergency responders.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Nerang Broadbeach Road near Birmingham Road, Carrara, Queensland, at approximately 7:10pm on Thursday, 24 July 2025.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Holden Commodore
• Role: First vehicle to strike the pedestrian
• Driver: Remained at scene, cooperating with police

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Ford Falcon
• Role: Second vehicle to strike the pedestrian
• Driver: Remained at scene, cooperating with police

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 63-year-old male pedestrian from Carrara (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• No physical injuries reported for either driver

Community Impact

Traffic disruptions were reported in the area during the emergency response and investigation, although specific road closure durations were not disclosed.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 7:10pm on Thursday evening. The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene. Both vehicle drivers remained at the location and provided full cooperation to responding officers.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is conducting a detailed investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Preliminary investigations indicate the man was attempting to cross the road when he was struck by the Holden Commodore, with the impact propelling him onto the opposite side of the road where he was then struck by the Ford Falcon. A report is being prepared.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or who has dashcam or CCTV footage from Nerang Broadbeach Road near Birmingham Road around 7:10pm on 24 July 2025 to contact Policelink on 131 444, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or submit information online at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Reference number: QP2501299036.