April 16, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 26-year-old man from Warwick died in a collision between a stolen Holden Astra and a Volkswagen Amarok on the New England Highway near Cambooya, Queensland, on Tuesday, April 16, 2025, at approximately 12:05 pm. The Holden Astra had been reported stolen from Pittsworth on Saturday, April 14, 2025.

The Volkswagen Amarok, driven by a 73-year-old man from Nobby, carried a 70-year-old female passenger. Both occupants were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Location and Time
The crash occurred on the New England Highway between Drayton Connection Road and Erbacher Road in Cambooya, Queensland, on April 16, 2025, at 12:05 pm.

Vehicles Involved

  • A stolen Holden Astra, reported missing from Pittsworth on April 14, 2025.
  • A Volkswagen Amarok driven by a 73-year-old Nobby man, with a 70-year-old female passenger.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality: The 26-year-old driver of the Holden Astra was pronounced dead at the scene.
  • Injuries: The Volkswagen Amarok’s occupants were transported to Toowoomba Hospital for assessment and treatment.

Emergency Response
Emergency services, including paramedics and police, arrived swiftly at the scene. The deceased driver was extricated from the wreckage, while the injured passengers received medical care. The highway was temporarily closed for evidence collection and vehicle recovery.

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

  • The circumstances surrounding the theft of the Holden Astra and its involvement in the collision.
  • Speed, road conditions, and driver behavior at the time of the crash.
  • Potential factors such as distraction, fatigue, or impairment.

Appeal for Information
Authorities urge anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts from the New England Highway near Cambooya around 12:05 pm on April 16 to contact police: