November 12, 2025

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Incident Overview
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Mudgeeraba on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Police report that a white Mitsubishi Lancer left Somerset Drive around 3pm on 12 October and collided with a tree. The driver was treated by emergency services but was declared deceased at the scene. A passenger was transported to hospital for further treatment. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025 (around 3pm)
  • Location: Somerset Drive, Mudgeeraba, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Mitsubishi Lancer — left the roadway and struck a tree

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Male driver — treated at the scene but declared deceased.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Passenger — transported to hospital for treatment (condition not specified).

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police, Queensland Ambulance Service, and the Forensic Crash Unit attended the crash scene and rendered assistance.
  • The driver was pronounced deceased despite emergency treatment; the passenger was taken to hospital.

Police Investigation
Police are examining the circumstances surrounding why the vehicle left the roadway. The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate.

  • Officers are reviewing potential contributing factors as part of the forensic examination.
  • Police are seeking dashcam footage and eyewitness accounts.

Community Impact
Police highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce road fatalities and reminded motorists to avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area at the time of the crash.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information online via the Queensland Police Service reporting portal.