November 26, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 32-year-old Seaforth man has died following a single-vehicle crash in Kuttabul on Wednesday afternoon, 26 November. Police and emergency services were called to Yakapari Seaforth Road around 3:20pm after reports that a silver Ford Falcon had crashed. Initial investigations indicate the vehicle was travelling towards Seaforth when it lost control and left the roadway, coming to rest in a creek bed approximately six metres from the road. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was located deceased.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 26 November 2025 (around 3:20pm)
  • Location: Yakapari Seaforth Road, Kuttabul (Mackay region), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Silver Ford Falcon — left the roadway and came to rest in a creek bed

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 32-year-old Seaforth man — driver and sole occupant; deceased.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and QAS paramedics responded to the crash after receiving reports of the vehicle off the roadway.
  • The driver was located deceased upon emergency crews’ arrival.
  • A crash scene was established for forensic examination.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash, including the driver’s path of travel and how the vehicle left the road.

  • Police are appealing for anyone who saw the Ford Falcon or who has CCTV or dashcam footage between 22–26 November.
  • Investigators are reviewing scene evidence, vehicle damage, and roadway conditions.

Community Impact
The fatality has impacted the small Seaforth and Kuttabul communities, raising concerns about road safety on rural stretches of Yakapari Seaforth Road.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone who may have witnessed the vehicle or the crash to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502147305.

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