April 16, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 36-year-old man from Kallangur has been charged following a fatal traffic crash at Bald Hills , Queensland, on Sunday, April 13, 2025 , at approximately 9:40 pm . The crash occurred on the Gympie Arterial Road , where a Toyota Hiace van collided with two stationary vehicles—a Hyundai iMax and a Honda Odyssey —that were parked on the shoulder of the right lane.

A female occupant of the Honda Odyssey tragically died at the scene. The driver of the Toyota Hiace has been charged with dangerous operation causing death and driving without a license . He is scheduled to appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 17, 2025 .

Note: An earlier version of this media release contained incorrect charges, which have since been updated.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025 (9:40 pm).
  • Location: Gympie Arterial Road, Bald Hills, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **Toyota Hiace van** driven by a 36-year-old Kallangur man (charged).
  • A **Hyundai iMax** (stationary, struck from behind).
  • A **Honda Odyssey** (stationary, struck from behind; occupant deceased).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: A female occupant of the Honda Odyssey died at the scene.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

  • The driver of the Toyota Hiace, a 36-year-old Kallangur man, has been charged with:
    • Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death.
    • Driving without a license.
  • Court Appearance: Brisbane Magistrates Court on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

*An earlier version of this release listed incorrect charges, which have now been corrected.*

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the crash, focusing on:

  • The actions of the Toyota Hiace driver leading up to the collision.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or impairment.

Authorities are appealing to anyone with relevant information or dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around 9:40 pm on April 13 to come forward.

Appeal for Information
Anyone with information about the crash or who may have dashcam/CCTV footage from the area is urged to contact police: