Fatal traffic crash, Rossville

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, September 9, 2025, a fatal single-vehicle rollover occurred on Collingwood Road at Rossville, Queensland. A four-wheel drive left the roadway and rolled, resulting in the death of its sole occupant, a man in his 60s from the local area.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 7:20pm local time. The driver sustained significant injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Location and Time

The incident occurred on Collingwood Road at Rossville, Queensland, at approximately 7:20pm on Friday, September 9, 2025. The vehicle was travelling eastbound when it left the roadway.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Four-wheel drive
• Direction: eastbound on Collingwood Road
• Driver: male in his 60s, Rossville resident (sole occupant)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Male in his 60s, driver of the four-wheel drive (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland emergency services attended the scene following the rollover. The driver was located at the scene and declared deceased.

Investigation

The Cairns Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the rollover. Initial investigations indicate the four-wheel drive left the roadway while travelling eastbound on Collingwood Road before rolling.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident 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 number: QP2201556638.