November 23, 2025

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Incident Overview
A man has died and three others were injured following a two-vehicle collision in Dingo, in Queensland’s Central Highlands, early on Sunday, 23 November. Police were called around 7:10am after a grey Toyota LandCruiser and a white Toyota RAV4 collided on the Capricorn Highway. The driver of the RAV4, a 52-year-old Northern Territory man, was declared deceased at the scene. His passenger, along with the LandCruiser’s occupants—a 38-year-old man and a 10-year-old boy—were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 23 November 2025 (around 7:10am)
  • Location: Capricorn Highway, Dingo, Central Highlands, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Toyota LandCruiser — carrying a 38-year-old driver and 10-year-old passenger
  • White Toyota RAV4 — carrying a 52-year-old male driver and 47-year-old female passenger

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
  • Other Injuries:
    • 47-year-old Northern Territory woman — RAV4 passenger; non-life-threatening injuries; transported to hospital.
    • 38-year-old man — LandCruiser driver; non-life-threatening injuries; transported to hospital.
    • 10-year-old boy — LandCruiser passenger; non-life-threatening injuries; transported to hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Police and QAS paramedics responded to the collision on the Capricorn Highway.
  • The driver of the RAV4 was confirmed deceased upon assessment.
  • Remaining occupants of both vehicles were treated and transported to hospital.
  • A forensic crash scene was established for detailed examination.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances leading to the collision.

  • Investigators are seeking witnesses who were travelling through the area around the time of the crash.
  • Vehicle positioning, travel direction, and road conditions are being analysed.

Community Impact
The crash has caused significant concern in the Central Highlands region, highlighting ongoing road safety challenges along the Capricorn Highway.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or who witnessed the collision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502125250.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or submit information online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444 or use the QPS online reporting form.