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Fatal traffic crash, Takilberan (North of Gin Gin)

22 April 2024 · about 3:00pm · Takilberan (North of Gin Gin), QLD

Published 22 April 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
22 Apr 2024Monday, about 3:00pm
Where
Takilberan (North of Gin Gin), QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash into tree
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 41 years old
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, 22 April 2024, a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash occurred on the Bruce Highway approximately 27 kilometres north of Gin Gin, Queensland. A 41-year-old male driver from Koongal died at the scene after his vehicle struck a tree.

Queensland Police attended the scene shortly after the collision was reported just before 3:00pm local time. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the northbound carriageway of the Bruce Highway, approximately 27 kilometres north of Gin Gin, at around 3:00pm on Monday afternoon.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Holden Commodore
  • Direction: northbound
  • Driver: 41-year-old male from Koongal (sole occupant, deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 41-year-old male driver of the Holden Commodore (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene following the collision. The driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Police are appealing for any motorists who may have witnessed the incident or who have dashcam footage to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam vision of the Bruce Highway near Gin Gin around the time of the crash 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: QP2400692466.

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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