Fatal Incident on Bruce Highway at Kolonga Shakes Community

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, 7 April 2024, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on the Bruce Highway at Kolonga, south of the Kalpowar Road intersection, in Queensland’s Bundaberg region. A 32-year-old man from Chinchilla, the sole occupant of the vehicle, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene just before 8:16 am local time. Despite rapid response efforts, the driver could not be revived.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the Bruce Highway at Kolonga, just south of the Kalpowar Road intersection, at approximately 8:16 am on Sunday morning.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Single vehicle
• Driver: 32-year-old male from Chinchilla (sole occupant)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 32-year-old male driver from Chinchilla (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Community Impact

The loss has resonated deeply within the local and surrounding communities, prompting conversations about road safety and the importance of cautious driving on the Bruce Highway, a vital transport link in the region.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services responded to the scene just before 8:16 am. Despite rapid response and resuscitation efforts, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit has taken charge of the investigation and is examining the circumstances and cause of the crash. Police are appealing to anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000. Any dashcam footage or relevant information is urged to be reported to assist the investigation.