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Fatal traffic crash, Injune

21 July 2023 · about 10:45am · Injune, QLD

Published 21 July 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
21 Jul 2023Friday, about 10:45am
Where
Injune, QLD
Type
Two-vehicle rear-end collision
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 64 years old
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating the circumstances of the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, July 21, 2023, a fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on the Carnarvon Highway at Injune, Queensland, claiming the life of a 64-year-old local man. The crash involved a sedan travelling south that collided with the rear of a stationary utility vehicle waiting to turn right into Kooragan Road.

Queensland Police attended the scene and the driver of the sedan was transported to Injune Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased a short time later. The two occupants of the utility vehicle were uninjured.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Carnarvon Highway at Injune at approximately 10:45am on Friday, July 21, 2023. The utility vehicle was stationary and waiting to turn right into Kooragan Road when struck from behind.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Sedan
  • Direction: southbound on Carnarvon Highway
  • Driver: 64-year-old male from Injune (deceased)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Utility vehicle
  • Status: stationary, waiting to turn right into Kooragan Road
  • Occupants: two persons (uninjured)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 64-year-old male driver of the sedan from Injune (deceased at Injune Hospital)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene. The driver of the sedan was transported to Injune Hospital by ambulance but was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating the circumstances of the collision. Preliminary investigations indicate the sedan struck the rear of the stationary utility vehicle. Investigations are ongoing.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with information about the crash to contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours per day. Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

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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