May 14, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic single-vehicle crash occurred on the Bruce Highway , south of Miriam Vale , near Colosseum , Queensland, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 , at approximately 6:50 am .

Emergency crews responded to reports of a vehicle that had overturned along the highway. Upon arrival, police found the driver with critical injuries , who was later pronounced deceased at the scene .

The Queensland Police Service Forensic Crash Unit is now investigating the incident, and authorities are calling for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage from the area around the time of the crash to assist their inquiry.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 (approximately 6:50 am).
  • Location: Bruce Highway, south of Miriam Vale, near Colosseum, Gladstone region, Queensland.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **single vehicle**, which was reported overturned by the roadside.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The male driver sustained life-threatening injuries and was declared deceased at the scene despite emergency response efforts.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics were dispatched immediately after the report of an overturned vehicle.
  • Upon arrival, the driver was found critically injured and confirmed dead at the scene.

“The driver sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit has taken over the investigation into the cause of the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events leading to the vehicle overturning.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and signage at the time of the incident.
  • Potential contributing factors such as speed, fatigue, mechanical failure, or distraction.

Authorities are appealing to the public for any available dashcam or CCTV footage from the surrounding area to help reconstruct what happened before the crash.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigations are underway.”
— Queensland Police update

Community Impact
This deadly crash has affected the Gladstone and Colosseum communities , particularly given the loss of life on one of Queensland’s busiest and most traveled roads. The incident underscores the importance of road safety awareness , especially during early morning travel.

For more information on how to prevent single-vehicle crashes, visit: Queensland Road Safety Initiatives .

Appeal for Information
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Bruce Highway between Miriam Vale and Colosseum is urged to contact police: