September 4, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Greenvale, Charters Towers region, on Thursday morning, September 4, 2025. At approximately 8:30 am, a Pantech body truck travelling along Gregory Developmental Road rolled and crashed into a gully. The driver and sole occupant, a man in his forties, died at the scene.

“The driver and sole occupant, a man in his forties, died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 (approximately 8:30 am)
  • Location: Gregory Developmental Road, Greenvale, Charters Towers Region, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Pantech body truck, driven by a man in his 40s (sole occupant)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Male driver, aged in his 40s, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No additional serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • No other individuals or vehicles involved.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services were called to Gregory Developmental Road around 8:30 am.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit attended to examine the circumstances of the rollover and crash.

“Investigations are ongoing and anyone with relevant information or dashcam is urged to contact police.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The cause of the truck rolling and leaving the roadway before crashing into a gully.
  • Environmental conditions on Gregory Developmental Road at the time of the crash.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists who were in the Greenvale area on September 4.

Community Impact
The death of the driver has impacted the Greenvale and Charters Towers communities, with the crash underscoring the risks of single-vehicle truck incidents on regional highways. The crash also caused temporary disruption to traffic on Gregory Developmental Road during investigations.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)