August 25, 2025

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Incident Overview
Queensland Police are appealing for public assistance following a hit-and-run crash at Burleigh Waters on Saturday night, August 23, 2025. At approximately 9:22 pm, two vehicles travelling in opposite directions collided on Dunlin Drive. The driver of a white ute failed to remain at the scene, while the driver of the second vehicle, a white Honda CRV, sustained minor injuries.

“The driver of a white ute failed to remain at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 (approximately 9:22 pm)
  • Location: Dunlin Drive, Burleigh Waters, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • White utility vehicle (driver fled the scene, identity unknown)
  • White Honda CRV, driven by a man in his 20s

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No serious injuries reported.
  • No Injuries:
    • Honda CRV driver, man in his 20s, sustained only minor injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended Dunlin Drive following reports of a two-vehicle collision.
  • The Honda CRV driver was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
  • The driver of the white ute fled and remains unidentified. Police have appealed directly for this individual to come forward.

“Police are appealing to the driver of the white ute to contact police.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the collision between the white ute and Honda CRV on Dunlin Drive.
  • The identity and actions of the ute driver who left the scene without rendering assistance.
  • Any available dashcam or CCTV footage from the Burleigh Waters area on the night of the crash.

Community Impact
The hit-and-run has raised safety concerns in Burleigh Waters, where residents are calling for accountability. The incident underscores the dangers posed when drivers fail to remain at crash scenes, delaying medical aid and complicating 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)