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Man killed in single-vehicle Bruce Highway crash at Gunalda on Monday, 13 April 2026

Gunalda, Queensland

Published 13 April 2026 · Updated 6 October 2026

Key facts

Where
Gunalda, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview
A man has died after a single-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway just south of Gunalda on Monday night. Police say a Toyota RAV4 left the road and struck a tree, with the driver declared dead at the scene.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 13 April 2026 (7:45pm)
  • Location: Bruce Highway, Gunalda, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Toyota RAV4 (single vehicle), which police allege left the roadway and hit a tree.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 38-year-old man from Glenwood, driver, declared deceased at the scene.
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Police attended after reports of a crash on the Bruce Highway about 7.45pm.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene; no hospital transport was reported.
  • Any road closures or diversions were not detailed.

Police Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

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

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the local Gunalda and Glenwood communities, with police reiterating the risks of dangerous driving behaviours.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam/CCTV vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600718964.

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

General information only, not legal advice.

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