May 13, 2025

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Incident Overview
A serious traffic crash occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025 , at approximately 8:00 pm , when a white utility truck left the Warrego Highway and crashed into a creek in Blacksoil , Queensland.

The driver — a 24-year-old man — was extricated from the vehicle and transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries . Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, where they conducted a difficult extraction due to the vehicle being submerged or partially submerged in water.

The Queensland Police Service Forensic Crash Unit is currently investigating the cause of the crash and has appealed for any dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist in reconstructing the incident.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, May 11, 2025 (approximately 8:00 pm).
  • Location: Warrego Highway, Blacksoil, Queensland.

Vehicle Involved

  • A **white utility truck**, which left the roadway and entered a creek.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Life-Threatening Injuries:
    • The 24-year-old male driver was extracted from the utility by emergency crews and taken to hospital in critical condition.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services attended the scene promptly after reports of the crash were received.
  • Firefighters and paramedics worked to extract the driver from the utility, which had crashed into a creek off the Warrego Highway.

“The truck driver, a 24-year-old man, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the crash, focusing on:

  • The sequence of events that led to the utility leaving the highway and entering the creek.
  • Road conditions, signage, and visibility at the time of the incident.
  • Potential factors such as speed, distraction, fatigue, or mechanical failure contributing to the crash.

Authorities are particularly interested in dashcam or CCTV footage from nearby areas to help piece together what happened before the crash.

“Forensic Crash Unit investigations are underway.”
— Queensland Police update

Appeal for Information
The community is urged to assist authorities by providing any information that could help determine the cause of the crash:

  • Policelink: Submit anonymous tips via the suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Quote reference number: **QP2500813281**.
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Report anonymously by calling 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
  • Witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage of the Warrego Highway around 8:00 pm on May 11 are strongly encouraged to come forward.

Community Impact
This crash highlights the dangers of single-vehicle incidents on major highways like the Warrego Highway , especially during nighttime hours. The serious nature of the driver’s injuries serves as a sobering reminder of how quickly things can go wrong on rural roads.