Car and ute crashes

Serious Car or ute QLD

Serious traffic crash, Moreton

22 December 2025 · about 7:30pm · Lawnton, QLD

Published 23 December 2023 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
22 Dec 2025Monday, about 7:30pm
Where
Lawnton, QLD
Type
Scooter vs car collision
Injured
1 person
Investigation
Queensland Police, Forensic Crash UnitQueensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, December 22, 2025, a serious two-vehicle collision occurred at the corner of Gympie Road and Lawnton Pocket Road in Lawnton, Queensland. A scooter and a car collided at approximately 7:30pm, resulting in critical injuries to the scooter rider.

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit attended the scene and commenced a full investigation. The car driver was not injured and is assisting police with inquiries.

Location and Time

The collision occurred at the corner of Gympie Road and Lawnton Pocket Road, Lawnton, at approximately 7:30pm on Thursday evening, December 22, 2025.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Scooter
  • Rider: 28-year-old male (critically injured)

Vehicle 2

  • Type: Car
  • Driver: Not injured; assisting police with inquiries

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • None reported.

Injuries

  • 28-year-old male scooter rider (transported to Royal Brisbane Hospital, critical)

Emergency Response

Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Police attended the scene. The scooter rider was transported to Royal Brisbane Hospital with critical injuries.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision. Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage of the area at the time of the incident to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam vision of Gympie Road and Lawnton Pocket Road at the time of the incident to contact Policelink. Information can be provided online 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Reference: QP2302139800.

Source
Crime Stoppers on: 1800 333 000

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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