April 6, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 23-year-old male passenger has died following a single-vehicle crash on Pine Creek Yarrabah Road in East Trinity , Queensland, on Saturday, April 6, 2025 , at approximately 1:15 pm . The Honda Civic left the roadway and struck a tree, resulting in fatal injuries to one occupant and minor injuries to three others.

The driver and two additional passengers were treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Details of the Crash

  • Crash Date: Saturday, April 6, 2025 (approximately 1:15 pm).
  • Location: Pine Creek Yarrabah Road, East Trinity, Queensland.
  • Vehicle Involved: A Honda Civic traveling west.
  • Victims:
    • A 23-year-old male passenger, declared deceased at the scene.
    • The driver and two other passengers treated for minor injuries.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities: One male passenger (23 years old).
  • Injuries: Driver and two passengers treated for minor injuries (no hospitalization details provided).

Emergency Response
Paramedics and police responded swiftly to the scene. The deceased passenger was pronounced dead at the location, while the driver and two others received medical care for minor injuries. Authorities secured the crash site and documented evidence for the ongoing investigation.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is conducting a detailed investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The driver’s actions leading up to the vehicle leaving the road.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the crash.
  • Potential factors such as distraction, fatigue, or mechanical issues.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts from Pine Creek Yarrabah Road around 1:15 pm on April 6 to contact police.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact: