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Fatal traffic crash, Cape Cleveland

10 April 2023 · about 1:30pm · Cape Cleveland, QLD

Published 10 April 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
10 Apr 2023Monday, about 1:30pm
Where
Cape Cleveland, QLD
Type
Two-vehicle collision with fire
Killed
1 personOne person, identity not yet released
Injured
2 people
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, April 10, 2023, a fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on Carty Road near Goodsell Road in Cape Cleveland, Queensland. The vehicles collided and caught fire at approximately 1:30pm local time, claiming the life of one person and leaving two others in critical condition.

Emergency services attended the scene immediately. Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit was deployed to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Carty Road near Goodsell Road in Cape Cleveland at approximately 1:30pm on Monday afternoon.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: not specified
  • Occupants: one person (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: not specified
  • Occupants: 81-year-old man and 59-year-old woman (both transported to hospital)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • One person declared deceased at the scene (identity not yet released)

Injuries

  • 81-year-old man from Vehicle 2 (transported to Townsville University Hospital, critical condition)
  • 59-year-old woman from Vehicle 2 (transported to Townsville University Hospital, critical condition)

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Fire and Emergency Services attended the scene following the collision. Two patients from the second vehicle were transported to Townsville University Hospital in critical condition. The vehicles caught fire following impact, and emergency services managed the scene and extinguished the fire.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the crash or motorists with dashcam footage to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage to contact Policelink. Information can be provided online 24 hours a day via the suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference number: QP2300600489.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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