December 14, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 19-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in the Darling Downs district on Saturday night, 13 December. Police were called to Ballard Siding Road at Blue Mountain Heights after a white Daihatsu Charade struck a tree around 7:55pm. The driver sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Four passengers were transported to hospital with serious injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 13 December 2025 (around 7:55pm)
  • Location: Ballard Siding Road, Blue Mountain Heights, Darling Downs, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Daihatsu Charade — single-vehicle impact with a tree

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 19-year-old Highfields man — driver; pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • Four passengers (three men and one woman, aged 18–21) — transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with serious injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police attended after reports of a vehicle striking a tree.
  • Queensland Ambulance Service transported four injured passengers to Toowoomba Base Hospital.
  • A forensic crash scene was established for investigation.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading to the vehicle leaving the roadway.

  • Investigators are examining vehicle movements and road conditions.
  • Police are seeking witnesses and relevant footage of the vehicle prior to the crash.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the local Blue Mountain Heights and Highfields communities, with multiple young people injured and one life lost.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502285484.

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