Man Seriously Injured After Being Struck on Logan Motorway – Forest Lake, QLD – 26 December 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A man has sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck during a traffic crash on the Logan Motorway at Forest Lake on Thursday, 26 December. Police say a blue Kia Cerato had stopped in the emergency bay when it was hit by a white Kia Cerato in the westbound lanes. The male driver of the blue Kia was outside his vehicle at the time and was also struck. The driver of the white Kia is assisting police, and investigations are ongoing.

• Crash Date: Thursday, 26 December 2025 (around 11:55am)
• Location: Logan Motorway (westbound lanes), Forest Lake, QLD

• Blue Kia Cerato — stationary in the emergency bay
• White Kia Cerato — collided with the stopped vehicle

• Critical/Serious Injuries:
  • Male driver of the blue Kia Cerato — outside the vehicle at the time; sustained life-threatening injuries.
• Other Injuries:
  • Driver of the white Kia Cerato — woman in her 30s; no injuries reported.

The crash caused disruption on the Logan Motorway during the late-morning period, with traffic delays affecting motorists travelling through Forest Lake.

Emergency Response

• Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the Logan Motorway after reports of the crash.
• The injured man received urgent medical treatment at the scene.
• A crash scene was established in the westbound lanes.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

• Investigators are examining the movements of both vehicles prior to the crash.
• Police are seeking dashcam vision of the incident and the lead-up to the collision.

Appeal for Information

Police urge anyone with relevant dashcam footage or information to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502367924.

• Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
• Contact Policelink on 131 444 or submit information via the QPS online suspicious activity form.