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Man Killed in Ute Crash on D’Aguilar Highway – Harlin, QLD – 12 September 2026

Harlin, Queensland

Published 12 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Harlin, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash on the D’Aguilar Highway at Harlin on Saturday, 12 September 2026.

Emergency services were called shortly before 4.20pm after a Holden dual-cab utility left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, a 64-year-old Morayfield man, died at the scene.

Location, Time and Vehicle

  • Crash date: Saturday, 12 September 2026
  • Reported time: Shortly before 4.20pm
  • Location: D’Aguilar Highway, Harlin, Queensland
  • Vehicle: Holden dual-cab utility

Fatality and Emergency Response
Police reported that the driver died at the scene. The official release did not identify any other occupants or vehicles involved in the crash.

Police Investigation and Appeal
Investigations into the circumstances leading up to the crash remain ongoing. Police have asked anyone with relevant information, CCTV or dashcam footage to assist the investigation.

Information can be provided to Policelink online or by calling 131 444. Anonymous reports can be made to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. The police reference is QP2601788738.

Queensland Police Service source

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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