December 15, 2025

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Incident Overview

A 29-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Kinka Beach early on Sunday, 14 December. Police say the vehicle left Kingsway Boulevard around 3:19am, travelled down an embankment and struck a tree before catching alight. The driver, who was the sole occupant, died at the scene. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (around 3:19am)
  • Location: Kingsway Boulevard, Kinka Beach, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Passenger vehicle — left the roadway, struck a tree and caught fire

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 29-year-old man from Causeway Lake — driver and sole occupant; deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended following reports of a vehicle off the roadway and on fire.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • A crash site was secured for forensic examination.

Police Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating how the vehicle left the roadway and the events leading to the post-impact fire.

  • Investigators are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area around the time of the crash.

Community Impact

The fatal crash has impacted the Kinka Beach community and prompted renewed attention to late-night driving risks on coastal roads.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant dashcam vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502288152.

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