May 18, 2026

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Incident Overview

Queensland Police said a woman died after she was struck by a utility on the Pacific Motorway northbound at Loganholme on 18 May 2026. Police said drivers had pulled over after a minor crash to exchange details before the woman was hit while returning to her vehicle.

Location and Time

  • Incident date and time: Monday, 18 May 2026, at about 3:40pm.
  • Location: Pacific Motorway northbound, before Exit 30, Loganholme, Queensland.

People and Vehicles Involved

  • A white Audi A1 and a black MG ZS were involved in the earlier minor crash and had pulled over.
  • The woman driving the Audi was 32 and from Parkinson.
  • The utility that struck her was identified by police as a beige Holden Rodeo. The driver was an 18-year-old man from Boronia Heights.

Injuries and Fatalities

The woman sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. No other injury outcome was stated in the QPS report. The Holden Rodeo driver was assisting police.

Emergency Response

The northbound motorway was closed while the Forensic Crash Unit examined the scene and reopened shortly after 8:30pm. ABC News reported that a separate multi-vehicle incident also occurred in the northbound lanes.

Police Investigation

Initial investigations were continuing. The QPS account said the Holden Rodeo driver was assisting police with enquiries. ABC News reported that police had corrected an earlier description of the utility and identified it as a beige Holden Rodeo.

Appeal for Information

Police urged anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant vision or dashcam footage to contact them. Policelink can be contacted on 131 444, or information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Sources

Queensland Police Service: Fatal crash, Loganlea (19 May 2026)
ABC News: Woman dies after being hit by ute on Pacific Motorway near Beenleigh (19 May 2026)

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