Serious traffic crash, Willowbank

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, 8 September 2023, a serious single-vehicle crash occurred at a racing event near Champions Way in Willowbank, Queensland. A vehicle rolled over on the racetrack at approximately 5:30pm, resulting in critical injuries to the driver and serious injuries to the passenger.

Both occupants were transported to hospital for emergency treatment. Queensland Police and Workplace Health and Safety attended the scene to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on a racetrack near Champions Way, Willowbank, at approximately 5:30pm on Friday, 8 September 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Single vehicle that rolled over on racetrack
• Driver: transported in critical condition
• Passenger: transported with serious injuries

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• Driver (critical condition, transported to hospital)
• Passenger (serious injuries, transported to hospital)

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the racing event and provided immediate medical response. Both the driver and passenger were transported to hospital for treatment of their injuries.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is assisting Workplace Health and Safety Queensland with the investigation into the circumstances of the rollover. Investigators are examining the incident to determine the cause and contributing factors.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact Policelink using the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours per day. Information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.