Fatal traffic crash, Esk

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024, a fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk, Queensland, claiming the life of a 19-year-old driver. A truck driver was airlifted to hospital in serious but stable condition.

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit attended the scene and is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Brisbane Valley Highway at Esk at approximately 5:00pm on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Car (details not specified)
• Direction: northbound on Brisbane Valley Highway
• Driver: 19-year-old female from Toogoolawah (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Truck (details not specified)
• Direction: southbound on Brisbane Valley Highway
• Driver: 36-year-old male from Regents Park (transported to hospital)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 19-year-old female driver of the car (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 36-year-old male truck driver (airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital, serious but stable condition)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene following the collision. The truck driver was airlifted to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane by air ambulance and admitted in serious but stable condition.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of either vehicle prior to the crash to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of either vehicle prior to the crash to contact Policelink. Information can be provided online 24 hours a day using 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.