April 26, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Gayndah Mount Perry Road in Byrnestown , Queensland, on Saturday, April 26, 2025 , at approximately 6:00 pm . The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 46-year-old man from Gayndah , tragically lost his life at the scene after the vehicle left the road and rolled down an embankment.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to assist with inquiries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025 (approximately 6:00 pm).
  • Location: Gayndah Mount Perry Road, Byrnestown, Queensland.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **Toyota Landcruiser** driven by the deceased 46-year-old man.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The driver and sole occupant, a 46-year-old man from Gayndah, died at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene promptly but were unable to save the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the vehicle leaving the roadway and rolling down the embankment.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure involving the Toyota Landcruiser.

Authorities are appealing to anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area to assist with inquiries.

“Anyone with relevant information or dashcam vision of the vehicle prior to the crash is urged to contact police.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

Community Impact
This tragic incident has deeply affected the local community, particularly given the loss of life in a single-vehicle crash. The incident underscores the importance of road safety awareness, especially on regional roads where conditions can be challenging.