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Driver charged after non-injury hit-and-run crash at Inala on Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Inala, Queensland

Published 23 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Inala, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

A 37-year-old man has been charged following a non-injury two-vehicle crash at Inala. Queensland Police said one driver allegedly left a grey Toyota LandCruiser Prado at the scene before officers located and arrested him nearby.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Wednesday, 23 September 2026
  • Approximate time: About 8.30am
  • Location: Intersection of Centaurus Street and Octans Street, Inala, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

Police identified the accused as a 37-year-old Newmarket man. The cited release does not provide details about the other driver or vehicle and records the traffic crash as non-injury.

Injuries and Fatalities

Queensland Police reported that the collision did not cause injuries. No medical treatment was described in the release.

Emergency Response

Officers attended the intersection after receiving a report of a hit-and-run crash. Police said inquiries indicated that the Prado had been stolen from Fig Tree Pocket in August.

Police Investigation

Police allege that a search of the Prado located a shortened .22-calibre rifle containing a round, dangerous drugs, drug utensils and stolen registration plates. The man was charged with firearm, vehicle, explosives and drug offences and was due to appear in Richlands Magistrates Court on 24 September 2026. These charges are allegations and are not findings of guilt.

Appeal for Information

Anyone with relevant information has been asked to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers and quote reference QP2601643296.

Sources

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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