Bruce Highway head-on crash at Burpengary, QLD on Tuesday, 17 February 2026

What happened

Incident Overview

A man has died following a head-on crash on the Bruce Highway at Burpengary on the night of 17 February. Police allege a white Isuzu truck was travelling southbound in the northbound lanes when it collided with a northbound white Honda Accord, which caught fire.

• Crash Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 (10:30pm)
• Location: Bruce Highway near the Deception Bay exit, Burpengary, QLD

• White Isuzu truck
• White Honda Accord sedan

• Fatalities:
  • 26-year-old Caboolture man, driver of the Honda Accord, declared deceased at the scene.
• Injuries:
  • 46-year-old Redcliffe man, driver of the Isuzu truck, sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

The crash caused significant disruption on the Bruce Highway, with northbound lanes closed for hours and traffic affected near the Deception Bay exit.

Emergency Response

• Police and emergency services were called to the crash scene about 10.30pm.
• The Isuzu driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.
• Bruce Highway northbound lanes were closed for several hours before reopening; diversions were in place while the scene was cleared.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading up to the collision, including reports the Isuzu was among several vehicles seen travelling southbound in the northbound lanes before the crash. Police say a number of vehicles remain outstanding.

• No charges have been announced.
• No court appearances have been announced.

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone who saw the Isuzu truck or other vehicles in the moments before the crash, or who has relevant dashcam footage, to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600319324.

• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
• Policelink: Call 131 444.