April 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 74-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash on the Warrego Highway at Columboola. Police say a white Mitsubishi Triton ute and a black Holden Crewman ute collided near Campion Road.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 10 April 2026 (9:20am)
  • Location: Warrego Highway near Campion Road, Columboola, QLD

Vehicles Involved

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 74-year-old Tara man, driver and sole occupant of the Mitsubishi Triton ute, died at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • 37-year-old Chinchilla man, driver and sole occupant of the Holden Crewman ute, taken to Toowoomba Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene on the Warrego Highway near Campion Road.
  • The injured driver was transported to Toowoomba Hospital.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed in the information provided.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash, which occurred about 9.20am. Investigations are ongoing.

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

Community Impact
The death has affected the local communities of Tara, Chinchilla and the wider Western Downs region, with police continuing inquiries into the fatal crash.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision from the Warrego Highway near Campion Road around the time of the crash to come forward.

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