December 27, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 30-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Haigslea, Ipswich, on Friday evening, 26 December. Police say the pedestrian was hit by a Ford Ranger at the intersection of the Warrego Highway and Linings Road shortly before 8pm. The woman was declared deceased at the scene. The driver remained at the location and is assisting police as investigations continue.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 26 December 2025 (around 7:43pm)
  • Location: Warrego Highway & Linings Road, Haigslea (Ipswich), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Ford Ranger — involved in collision with a pedestrian

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 30-year-old woman — pedestrian; declared deceased at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 50-year-old man — Ford Ranger driver; not physically injured.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the intersection following reports of a pedestrian struck.
  • The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene.
  • A forensic crash scene was established at the Warrego Highway intersection.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision.

  • The driver returned a negative roadside test for alcohol and drugs.
  • Investigators are appealing for any relevant vision of the area prior to the crash.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Haigslea and broader Ipswich communities, with traffic disruption on the Warrego Highway during the evening period.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with relevant information or dashcam/CCTV vision from the area around the time of the incident to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502370651.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444 or submit information via the online suspicious activity form.