Fatal traffic crash, Rochedale

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, July 3, 2024, a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash occurred on Rochedale Road near Grieve Road in Rochedale, Queensland. A grey Subaru Impreza left the roadway and struck a pole, resulting in the death of a 19-year-old passenger and serious injuries to the driver.

Queensland Police attended the scene in the morning. The passenger was declared deceased at the scene, while the driver was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Rochedale Road near Grieve Road, Rochedale, Queensland, in the morning of Wednesday, July 3, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Grey Subaru Impreza
• Direction: northbound on Rochedale Road
• Driver: 33-year-old male from Wynnum West
• Passenger: 19-year-old male from Wynnum

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 19-year-old male passenger (declared deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 33-year-old male driver (transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, life-threatening injuries)

Emergency Response

Queensland Police attended the scene following the single-vehicle crash. The passenger was declared deceased at the scene, and the driver was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries.

Investigation

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Initial investigations indicate the grey Subaru Impreza left the road and struck a pole while travelling northbound on Rochedale Road. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of the vehicle prior to the crash to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of the vehicle prior to the crash 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 via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference number: QP2401121217.