Fatal traffic crash, Lakeland

What happened

Incident Overview

A 56-year-old woman from Malanda died following a single-vehicle rollover on Hurse Road at Lakeland on Wednesday, September 7, 2025. The Toyota HiLux left the roadway while travelling northbound and rolled, with the driver sustaining significant injuries and being pronounced deceased at the scene.

Emergency services attended the incident at approximately 3:30pm local time. Queensland Police and emergency responders secured the scene and commenced initial investigations.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Hurse Road at Lakeland, Queensland, at approximately 3:30pm on Wednesday, September 7, 2025. The vehicle was travelling in a northerly direction when it left the roadway.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Toyota HiLux
• Direction: northbound on Hurse Road
• Driver: 56-year-old woman from Malanda (sole occupant, deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 56-year-old woman driver of the Toyota HiLux (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene at Lakeland following the single-vehicle rollover. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene, and the incident was secured by responding officers.

Investigation

The Cooktown Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the rollover. Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident or persons with dashcam footage to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information online at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Crime information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2201543430.