November 18, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 17-year-old girl has died after being struck by a vehicle in an alleged hit-run incident at Margate late on Monday, 17 November. Emergency services were called to Margate Parade around 11:27pm following reports that a white ute had hit the teenager before fleeing the scene. Police and paramedics attempted lifesaving measures, but the girl was declared deceased shortly after. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 17 November 2025 (around 11:27pm)
  • Location: Margate Parade near Mabel Street, Margate, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White ute — believed to have struck the pedestrian and fled the scene

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 17-year-old girl — sustained life-threatening injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and QAS paramedics attended the scene on Margate Parade.
  • Officers and paramedics performed CPR before the teenager was declared deceased.
  • A crime scene was established for forensic analysis.

Police Investigation
Police are treating the incident as a fatal hit-run and are working to identify the involved vehicle and driver.

  • Investigators are examining CCTV and dashcam footage from Margate Parade and Mabel Street.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit continues scene mapping and analysis.
  • Police are appealing for public assistance to locate the vehicle involved.

Community Impact
The fatality has deeply affected the local community, prompting renewed concern about pedestrian safety along Margate Parade, particularly during late-night hours.

Appeal for Information
Police are calling for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502087736.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit details via the QPS suspicious activity form.