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Man dies after Kia hits power pole at Elimbah, QLD on Sunday, 22 March 2026

22 March 2026 · about 4:20am · Bigmor Drive, Elimbah, QLD

Published 23 March 2026 · Updated 24 March 2026

Key facts

When
22 Mar 2026Sunday, about 4:20am
Where
Bigmor Drive, Elimbah, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash into power pole with fire
Killed
1 personMan, believed to be in his 20s, driver and sole occupant, declared deceased at the scene (formal identification pending).
Injured
1 personNo other injuries reported.
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, Queensland PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

A man has died after a car left the roadway and struck a power pole at Elimbah, north of Brisbane. Police say the vehicle caught fire after the impact and the sole occupant was declared dead at the scene.

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 22 March 2026 (4:20am)
  • Location: Bigmor Drive, Elimbah, QLD
  • 2015 Kia Cerato (single vehicle)
  • Fatalities:
    • Man, believed to be in his 20s, driver and sole occupant, declared deceased at the scene (formal identification pending).
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

The fatal crash has affected the Elimbah community, with police continuing inquiries into the early-morning incident on Bigmor Drive.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended after the crash, with the vehicle reported to have been engulfed by fire.
  • No hospital transport was required for the driver, who was declared deceased at the scene.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed by police.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading up to the crash.

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

Appeal for Information

Police are appealing to anyone with relevant information or video footage, including dashcam or CCTV, to come forward.

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

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.

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