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Serious traffic crash, Annerley

20 November 2022 · about 11:55pm · Annerley, QLD

Published 20 November 2022 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
20 Nov 2022Sunday, about 11:55pm
Where
Annerley, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash into pole and fence
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Sunday, November 20, 2022, a serious single-vehicle traffic crash occurred in Annerley, Queensland, leaving a 22-year-old driver in critical condition. The Suzuki Swift lost control on Annerley Road near the intersection with Torrens Street at approximately 11:55pm, striking an electrical pole and the front fence of a residence.

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene. The driver was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Annerley Road near the intersection with Torrens Street, Annerley, at approximately 11:55pm on Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: Suzuki Swift
  • Direction: northbound on Annerley Road
  • Driver: 22-year-old male from Durack

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 22-year-old male driver (transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, critical condition)

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene following the single-vehicle crash. The driver was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital by ambulance, where he was admitted in critical condition.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances of the crash. Preliminary inquiries indicate the driver lost control of the vehicle on Annerley Road near Torrens Street. The investigation is ongoing.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the crash to contact Policelink on 131 444. The reference number for this incident is QP2201996849.

Source
Policelink: 131 444

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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