April 12, 2025

Carter Capner Law monitors accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, busses, cyclists and trams throughout Australia to spotlight safety issues of concern to our clients and to demonstrate those situations in which they may have a right to an insurance or compensation recovery. We act for drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians. Call today on 1300 529 529 or click here to reach Carter Capner Law. Click on Client Showcase to view our history of road accident compensation claims.

Incident Overview
Authorities are investigating a traffic crash in Lower Wonga (near Gympie ), Queensland, where a white B-Double truck allegedly fled the scene after colliding with a car towing a caravan on Friday, April 11, 2025 , at approximately 8:30 am . The caravan rolled onto its side, blocking one eastbound lane of the Wide Bay Highway , but the car’s occupants were unharmed.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, April 11, 2025 (8:30 am).
  • Appeal Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 (5:58 pm).
  • Location: Wide Bay Highway, between Gympie Woolooga Road and Hayes Road, Lower Wonga, QLD.

Vehicles Involved

  • A **car towing a caravan** (driver and passenger uninjured).
  • A **white B-Double truck** (driver fled the scene).

Crash Description
The collision caused the caravan to roll onto its side, obstructing an eastbound lane of the Wide Bay Highway . Despite the rollover, the car itself was not damaged, and its occupants required no medical attention. Police confirmed the truck driver did not stop at the scene and are treating the incident as a hit-and-run.

Emergency Response
Emergency services cleared the scene and restored traffic flow after addressing the overturned caravan. Authorities documented evidence and launched an investigation into the truck’s involvement.

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police are focusing on:

  • Identifying the **white B-Double truck** and its driver.
  • Determining why the truck failed to stop after the collision.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the crash.
  • Potential factors such as speeding, distraction, or mechanical issues.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with dashcam footage, CCTV recordings, or eyewitness accounts of the white B-Double truck on the Wide Bay Highway around 8:30 am on April 11 to contact them.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact:

Road Safety Context
This incident highlights the dangers of hit-and-run crashes and the importance of securing heavy loads like caravans. Authorities remind drivers to:

  • Stay at the scene of a crash to assist with investigations.
  • Ensure towed vehicles (e.g., caravans) are properly secured to prevent rollovers.
  • Report suspicious or unsafe driving behavior to police immediately.