December 28, 2025

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Incident Overview
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious single-vehicle crash in Glenlee on Christmas Day, 25 December. A black Dodge Avenger lost control while entering a slip lane off the Bruce Highway to Meldrum Road. A teenage passenger sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital. Investigations are ongoing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 25 December 2025 (around 4:00pm)
  • Location: Bruce Highway slip lane to Meldrum Road, Glenlee (Rockhampton), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Black 2007 Dodge Avenger — lost control while entering the slip lane

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 15-year-old Barney Point boy — passenger; sustained serious injuries and was transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended the Bruce Highway after reports of the crash.
  • The injured passenger was transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances that led to the vehicle losing control.

  • Police are examining the vehicle’s movements as it entered the slip lane to Meldrum Road.
  • Investigators are seeking witness accounts and dashcam footage from the area.

Community Impact
The crash caused concern for motorists travelling through the Glenlee area on Christmas Day, particularly around busy highway slip lanes near Rockhampton.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502298551.

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