Fatal Road Accident near Bundaberg: Woman Killed, Child and Man Seriously Injured

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, 16 May 2024, a severe head-on collision occurred at the intersection of Gin Gin Mount Perry Road and Gillens Siding Road in Moolboolaman, near Bundaberg, Queensland, claiming the life of a 32-year-old woman driver and seriously injuring a nine-year-old child and a 24-year-old man.

The crash involved a red Holden Commodore and a white Isuzu D-Max utility and occurred just after 7:40 AM. Emergency services including paramedics, police, and helicopter rescue teams attended the scene immediately.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the intersection of Gin Gin Mount Perry Road and Gillens Siding Road in Moolboolaman, just after 7:40 AM on Wednesday, 16 May 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Red Holden Commodore
• Driver: 32-year-old woman (deceased at scene)
• Passenger: 9-year-old girl (seriously injured)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: White Isuzu D-Max utility
• Driver: 24-year-old man (seriously injured)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 32-year-old woman, driver of the Holden Commodore (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 9-year-old girl, passenger in the Holden Commodore (serious head and chest injuries, airlifted to Bundaberg Hospital in critical but stable condition)
• 24-year-old man, driver of the Isuzu D-Max (significant pelvic injuries, airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in stable condition)

Community Impact

The crash caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, with authorities advising motorists to avoid the intersection or expect substantial delays. The incident has prompted calls from the local community for increased safety measures on rural roads, particularly at intersections with a history of high-risk accidents.

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire and Emergency Services, and Queensland Police attended the scene within minutes of the collision. Two patients were airlifted by helicopter rescue services—the nine-year-old girl to Bundaberg Hospital and the 24-year-old man to Sunshine Coast University Hospital—both in stable condition. Multiple emergency units worked to manage the scene and clear the intersection.

Investigation

Queensland Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the head-on collision. Investigators are examining the events leading up to the crash and have appealed to the public for assistance. Police are seeking any witnesses to the incident or motorists with dashcam footage recorded at the intersection around the time of the collision to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or any persons with dashcam footage of the intersection of Gin Gin Mount Perry Road and Gillens Siding Road around 7:40 AM on Wednesday, 16 May 2024, to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.