December 17, 2025

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Incident Overview

A 77-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle crash at Lake Barrine in Queensland’s Tablelands Region. The collision occurred on Gillies Range Road on Tuesday morning, 16 December, involving a silver Ford Courier and a white Mitsubishi truck. The driver of the Courier was declared deceased at the scene. The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was treated. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 16 December 2025 (around 7:50am)
  • Location: Gillies Range Road, Lake Barrine, Tablelands Region, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Silver Ford Courier — driven by the deceased
  • White Mitsubishi truck — driven by a 38-year-old man

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 77-year-old Peeramon man — Ford Courier driver; declared deceased at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 38-year-old Gordonvale man — Mitsubishi truck driver; treated for minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the scene shortly after the collision.
  • The Courier driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.
  • The truck driver received treatment for minor injuries.
  • A crash scene was established on Gillies Range Road for forensic examination.

Police Investigation

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

  • Investigators are examining vehicle movements and road conditions.
  • Police are seeking witnesses and relevant dashcam footage from motorists in the area at the time.

Community Impact

The fatal crash has impacted the Lake Barrine and Peeramon communities and caused disruption along Gillies Range Road, a key route through the Tablelands.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant dashcam vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502301038.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Provide information via Policelink on 131 444 or the QPS online suspicious activity form.