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Kingaroy man killed in Wooroolin single-vehicle crash on Friday, 13 February 2026

13 February 2026 · about 4:00am · Bunya Highway near East Wooroolin Road, Wooroolin, QLD

Published 13 February 2026 · Updated 18 February 2026

Key facts

When
13 Feb 2026Friday, about 4:00am
Where
Bunya Highway near East Wooroolin Road, Wooroolin, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash into tree
Killed
1 person45-year-old Kingaroy man, driver and sole occupant, declared deceased at the scene
Investigation
Queensland PoliceInvestigations are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to the vehicle leaving the roadway and colliding with a tree.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 45-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash at Wooroolin in Queensland’s South Burnett region. Police allege the car left the Bunya Highway and struck a tree near the East Wooroolin Road intersection.

  • Crash Date: Friday, 13 February 2026 (about 4am)
  • Location: Bunya Highway near East Wooroolin Road, Wooroolin, QLD
  • Red 2015 Mazda 3 sedan (single vehicle)
  • Fatalities:
    • 45-year-old Kingaroy man, driver and sole occupant, declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • None reported

The death has affected the South Burnett community, with police working to establish the events leading up to the crash on a key regional highway.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police Service and the Forensic Crash Unit attended and commenced investigations at the scene.
  • No hospital transport was required.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not stated.

Investigation

Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to the vehicle leaving the roadway and colliding with a tree.

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

Appeal for Information

Police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam/CCTV vision of the Mazda 3 in the area prior to the crash, to come forward.

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