January 28, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 67-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in the Maranoa region of Queensland. Police say a semi-trailer left the roadway and struck a tree on the Carnarvon Highway at Euthulla early Wednesday morning. The driver, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026 (around 7:30am)
  • Location: Carnarvon Highway near El Dorado Road, Euthulla (Maranoa), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Semi-trailer — left the roadway and struck a tree

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 67-year-old Oakey man — semi-trailer driver and sole occupant; pronounced deceased at the scene.

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services were called to the Carnarvon Highway following reports of a truck crash.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • A forensic crash scene was established for investigation.

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle crash.

  • Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has affected the Euthulla and wider Maranoa communities and caused disruption along the Carnarvon Highway during the morning period.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information or relevant vision to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600164863.

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