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Incident Overview
A 47-year-old man from Norville has been charged following a fatal two-vehicle crash in Kalkie , Bundaberg, on Friday, November 1, 2024 , at approximately 8:20 pm . The collision occurred on Fe Walker Street when a 2021 Mazda CX-8 and a 1994 Nissan Pathfinder were involved in a head-on crash.

Tragically, a 57-year-old woman from Bargara , an occupant of the Mazda, sustained critical injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The other three occupants of the Mazda were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the Nissan, the Norville man, also sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.

The Norville man has been charged with:

  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
  • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
  • Learner driver failing to be properly supervised.

He is scheduled to appear in the Bundaberg Magistrates Court on May 16, 2025 .

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, November 1, 2024 (8:20 pm).
  • Location: Fe Walker Street, Kalkie, Bundaberg, Queensland.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **2021 Mazda CX-8** carrying four occupants (one fatality, three hospitalised).
  • A **1994 Nissan Pathfinder** driven by a 47-year-old Norville man (hospitalised).

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: A 57-year-old Bargara woman, an occupant of the Mazda, died at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Three other occupants of the Mazda were hospitalised with serious injuries.
    • The driver of the Nissan (the Norville man) was also hospitalised with serious injuries.

Charges and Legal Proceedings

  • Charges:
    • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
    • Dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
    • Learner driver failing to be properly supervised.
  • Court Appearance: Bundaberg Magistrates Court on May 16, 2025.

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

  • The sequence of events leading to the head-on collision.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speeding, distraction, fatigue, or impairment.

Authorities are appealing to anyone with relevant information or dashcam/CCTV footage from the area around 8:20 pm on November 1, 2024, to come forward.

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

Road Safety Context
This tragic incident underscores the importance of safe driving practices and adhering to road rules. The Queensland Police Service highlights that serious crashes can often be prevented by addressing the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours :

  • Speeding.
  • Drink and drug driving.
  • Not wearing seatbelts.
  • Fatigue.
  • Distraction.