March 24, 2026

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Incident Overview

A woman died after a two-vehicle crash at Glenella in Mackay on 24 March 2026. Queensland Police said the Forensic Crash Unit was investigating.

Location and Time

  • Crash date and time: Tuesday, 24 March 2026, just after 6:30pm.
  • Location: Glenella Richmond Road at the intersection with Holts Road, Glenella, Queensland.

People and Vehicles Involved

Police said a Nissan Micra turned in front of a Nissan Navara and the vehicles collided. The Micra driver was an 18-year-old woman from Bucasia. The Navara driver was a 53-year-old woman from Andergrove.

Injuries and Fatalities

  • The 18-year-old Micra driver was initially taken to Mackay Base Hospital in a critical condition and later died.
  • The 53-year-old Navara driver was treated for minor injuries.

Emergency Response

Emergency services transported the Micra driver to Mackay Base Hospital. The Navara driver was treated for minor injuries. The available reports do not provide further detail about road closures or other response timings.

Police Investigation

Forensic Crash Unit investigators were examining the circumstances of the collision, and enquiries were ongoing. The QPS reference number is QP2600584293.

Appeal for Information

Police urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant footage to come forward and quote reference QP2600584293. Policelink is 131 444 and Crime Stoppers is 1800 333 000.

Sources

Queensland Police Service: Update: Serious traffic crash, Glenella (25 March 2026)
Queensland Police Service: Serious traffic crash, Glenella (25 March 2026)
ABC News: Mackay teenager Mia Ryan remembered after Glenella crash (2 April 2026)

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