February 28, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 17-year-old driver has died following a two-vehicle crash on Rosewood Laidley Road at Grandchester. Police allege a grey Mitsubishi Triton and a blue Toyota Corolla collided while travelling in opposite directions.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, 27 February 2026 (5:45pm)
  • Location: Rosewood Laidley Road, Grandchester, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Mitsubishi Triton utility
  • Blue Toyota Corolla sedan

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 17-year-old girl from Gatton, driver of the Toyota Corolla; airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition and later died from her injuries.
  • Injuries:
    • 38-year-old man from Walloon, driver of the Mitsubishi Triton; not physically injured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the scene and the Forensic Crash Unit was notified.
  • The Corolla driver was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a critical condition.
  • Road closures and diversions were not specified.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash, which occurred as the vehicles travelled in opposite directions before colliding.

  • Charges laid, if any, were not specified.
  • Court appearances were not specified.

Community Impact
The death of a teenage driver has affected the Gatton and Grandchester communities, with police acknowledging the loss following the crash.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information, CCTV, or dashcam vision from the area around the time of the crash to come forward.

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