December 15, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 33-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle truck crash at Yelarbon, near Goondiwindi, on Monday morning, 15 December. Police say the truck was travelling along the Cunningham Highway near Burel Street around 7am when the incident occurred. Emergency services attended the scene, however the driver, who was the sole occupant, was declared deceased. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 15 December 2025 (around 7am)
  • Location: Cunningham Highway near Burel Street, Yelarbon (near Goondiwindi), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Truck — single-vehicle incident; driver was sole occupant

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 33-year-old South Toowoomba man — truck driver; declared deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services were called to the Cunningham Highway following reports of the crash.
  • The driver was pronounced deceased despite emergency response efforts.
  • A crash scene was established for forensic examination.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances that led to the fatal crash.

  • Investigators are examining the truck’s movements and road conditions at the time of the incident.
  • Police are appealing for witnesses or relevant dashcam and CCTV footage.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Yelarbon and Goondiwindi communities and caused concern along the Cunningham Highway, a key freight route in southern Queensland.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502294220.

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