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Fatal traffic crash, Oxley

15 December 2024 · about 10:45pm · Oxley, QLD

Published 16 December 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
15 Dec 2024Sunday, about 10:45pm
Where
Oxley, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle collision with parked prime mover
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 64 years old
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, December 15, 2024, a fatal traffic crash occurred in Oxley, Queensland, when a white Hyundai I30 left the road and collided with a parked prime mover. The driver and sole occupant, a 64-year-old man from Forest Lake, died at the scene.

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit attended and is continuing investigations into the circumstances of the collision.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Blunder Road in Oxley at approximately 10:45pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: White Hyundai I30
  • Direction: travelling on Blunder Road
  • Driver: 64-year-old male from Forest Lake (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

  • Make/Model: Prime mover (parked)
  • Status: stationary at roadside

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 64-year-old male driver of the Hyundai I30 (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene on Blunder Road. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward to assist investigators.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or who has CCTV or dashcam vision of Blunder Road around the time of the incident to contact Policelink on 131 444, submit information via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting (available 24 hours), or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2402154540.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 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.

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