November 16, 2025

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Incident Overview
A senior constable has been injured after an unmarked police car was T-boned by a stolen Ford Everest in Pimpama on Saturday, 15 November. Police said two patrol vehicles were travelling south on Yawalpah Road around 2pm when the stolen vehicle passed them, turned, and collided with the unmarked car. Two masked offenders fled on foot before stealing a nearby Subaru from an Uber driver who had stopped to make a delivery. Police are actively searching for the offenders.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025 (around 2pm)
  • Location: Yawalpah Road, Pimpama, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Unmarked police car — T-boned and severely damaged
  • Marked police car — travelling in convoy, not struck
  • Stolen Ford Everest — collided with the unmarked police vehicle
  • 2015 silver Subaru Liberty — stolen from an Uber driver after the crash

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Other Injuries:
    • Senior constable — transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics treated the injured officer on scene before hospital transport.
  • Multiple police units responded to the crash site and surrounding area.
  • A search operation commenced immediately after the offenders fled.

Police Investigation
Police state that the Ford Everest was stolen and driven by masked offenders prior to the crash.

  • Offenders allegedly fled on foot and stole a Subaru Liberty from an Uber driver nearby.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV, dashcam footage, and vehicle movements.
  • An active search and broader criminal investigation into the offenders is underway.

Community Impact
The incident has heightened safety concerns in Pimpama, with two vehicles stolen in rapid succession and a police officer hospitalised, contributing to public anxiety about violent vehicle thefts.

Appeal for Information
Police urge residents with CCTV or dashcam footage from Yawalpah Road and surrounding streets to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444 with further information.