Man killed in Beerburrum truck crash on Thursday, 2 April 2026

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 2 April 2026, a man died after a truck left the roadway and struck a tree at Beerburrum in Queensland. A passenger who was trapped in the cab was later airlifted to hospital in a stable condition.

Emergency services attended the scene on Steve Irwin Way at Iona Road following reports of the collision at approximately 10:45am. Crews worked to free both occupants from the vehicle.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Steve Irwin Way at Iona Road, Beerburrum, Queensland, at approximately 10:45am on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Truck
• Incident: Left roadway and struck a tree
• Driver: 24-year-old male from Bald Hills (deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 24-year-old male driver from Bald Hills (declared deceased at scene despite first aid)

Injuries

• 21-year-old male passenger from Silkstone (airlifted to hospital, stable condition)

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene following reports that a truck had struck a tree. Crews worked to free both the driver and passenger who were trapped in the cab. First aid was provided to the driver at the scene, while the passenger was airlifted to hospital in a stable condition.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading investigations into the cause of the crash. The investigation is ongoing. Police are urging anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward. The incident reference number is QP2600645384.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident to contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers Queensland anonymously on 1800 333 000.