May 13, 2026

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Incident Overview
Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a two-vehicle crash on the Capricorn Highway at Kabra, where a Mazda CX-5 left its lane and struck a parked Kenworth truck. The Mazda driver, an 83-year-old Duingal man, later died in hospital, while his passenger remains in a stable condition.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 24 April 2026 (10.05am)
  • Location: Capricorn Highway, Kabra, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Mazda CX-5 travelling westbound on the Capricorn Highway
  • Parked Kenworth truck

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 83-year-old Duingal man, Mazda driver; transported to Rockhampton Hospital and later died from injuries on Tuesday, 13 May 2026.
  • Injuries:
    • 79-year-old Duingal woman, Mazda passenger; transported to Rockhampton Hospital and remains in a stable condition.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the crash scene and the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
  • The Mazda driver and passenger were transported to Rockhampton Hospital.
  • Road closures and diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
Police say initial investigations indicate the Mazda was travelling westbound when it veered out of its lane and collided with a parked Kenworth truck. The investigation is ongoing.

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

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Kabra and Duingal communities, with police continuing inquiries into the circumstances leading up to the collision.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam vision from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.

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