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Incident Overview
A 74-year-old woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Aubigny on Saturday, 20 December. Emergency services were called to Oakey–Pittsworth Road around 1:30pm after a silver Toyota RAV4 left the roadway and collided with a tree. The driver sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Saturday, 20 December 2025 (around 1:30pm)
- Location: Oakey–Pittsworth Road, Aubigny, QLD
Vehicles Involved
- Silver Toyota RAV4 — left the roadway and struck a tree
Injuries/Fatalities
- Fatalities:
- 74-year-old woman from Oakey — driver; died at the scene from critical injuries.
Emergency Response
- Queensland Police and QAS paramedics attended Oakey–Pittsworth Road following reports of the crash.
- The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
- A forensic crash scene was established for investigation.
Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating how the vehicle left the roadway and struck the tree.
- Investigators are examining vehicle movements and road conditions.
- Police are seeking relevant CCTV and dashcam footage from the area.
Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Aubigny and Oakey communities, renewing concerns about safety on regional roads in the Darling Downs.
Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision from Oakey–Pittsworth Road around the time of the crash to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502333675.
- Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
- Contact Policelink on 131 444 or use the QPS online suspicious activity form.