May 15, 2026

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Incident Overview
A man has died following a single-vehicle crash on Gympie Woolooga Road at Widgee in the early hours of 15 May. The passenger was declared dead at the scene, while the driver was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 15 May 2026 (12:30am)
  • Location: Gympie Woolooga Road (near Little Widgee Road), Widgee, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Holden Commodore (single vehicle involved in the crash)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 31-year-old man from Peregian Beach, passenger, declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 30-year-old man from Widgee, driver, transported to Gympie Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Emergency Response

  • Police attended Gympie Woolooga Road near Little Widgee Road after reports of a single-vehicle crash about 12.30am.
  • The driver was transported to Gympie Hospital for treatment.
  • Road closure and diversion details were not provided.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Investigations are ongoing.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The death has affected the Widgee community, with police continuing inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the early-morning crash.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash, to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600924611.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.