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Fatal traffic crash, Warwick

6 December 2024 · about 7:10pm · Warwick, QLD

Published 7 December 2024

Key facts

When
6 Dec 2024Friday, about 7:10pm
Where
Warwick, QLD
Type
Two-vehicle collision at intersection
Killed
1 personA passenger in the Kia, A 29-year-old Warwick woman, sustained critical injuries and was later declared deceased at the scene
Injured
2 peopleThe driver of the Kia, a 40-year-old Warwick man, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted; The other occupants of the Kia, a 5-year-old girl, a 3-year-old girl, a 1-year-old girl, were all transported
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, Queensland PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Warwick overnight, December 6.

What happened

Incident Overview

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Warwick overnight, December 6.

Initial investigations indicate that at around 7:10pm, a 2021 Kia Sportage and a 1999 Nissan Patrol have collided at the intersection of East Street and Pratten Street.

  • 2021 Kia Sportage and
  • 1999 Nissan Patrol have collided
  • A passenger in the Kia, A 29-year-old Warwick woman, sustained critical injuries and was later declared deceased at the scene
  • The driver of the Kia, a 40-year-old Warwick man, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted
  • The other occupants of the Kia, a 5-year-old girl, a 3-year-old girl, a 1-year-old girl, were all transported
  • The driver of the Nissan, a 25-year-old Warwick man, was also taken
  • Fatalities:
    • A passenger in the Kia, A 29-year-old Warwick woman, sustained critical injuries and was later declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • The driver of the Kia, a 40-year-old Warwick man, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted
    • The other occupants of the Kia, a 5-year-old girl, a 3-year-old girl, a 1-year-old girl, were all transported

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Warwick overnight, December 6.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.

Appeal for Information

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.

  • Policelink: 131 444 (https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting)
  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 (https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/)
  • Crime Stoppers Queensland (https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/)
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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