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Fatal traffic crash, Point Vernon

Murphy Street, Queensland

Published 26 August 2026

Key facts

Where
Murphy Street, Queensland

What happened

The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a fatal vehicle and pedestrian traffic crash at Point Vernon yesterday evening, 25 August.

Initial investigations indicate that around 6:20pm, a 2001 Subaru Liberty was travelling along Murphy Street before it struck a 31-year-old Point Vernon man.

The man sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

The occupants of the Subaru, a 24-year-old male driver, and a 24-year-old female passenger, both from Eli Waters, did not sustain physical injuries.

Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, and officers are appealing to anyone who may have relevant information or vision to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444.

Quote this reference number: QP2601660203

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads. However, enforcement alone cannot stop all dangerous driving behaviours.

Every choice you make behind the wheel, matters. Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or while fatigued, or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated.

Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime.

Road safety starts with you.

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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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