June 17, 2025

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Incident Overview

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, June 17, 2025, at approximately 5:00 am on the Gateway Motorway (M1) in Belmont, Brisbane, near the Old Cleveland Road on-ramp.

The incident involved a truck driver who had pulled over to inspect his vehicle before it rolled over him, resulting in critical injuries. He was declared deceased at the scene.

Queensland Police’s Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the collision and has urged witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The man sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.”
— Queensland Police Service statement

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, June 17, 2025 (approximately 5:00 am).
  • Location: Gateway Motorway on-ramp, Old Cleveland Road, Belmont, Queensland — a key route in Brisbane’s south.

Vehicles Involved

  • A truck, driven by a man who died after it rolled over him while he was inspecting it.

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • The truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene after his vehicle rolled over him.

Emergency Response

  • Paramedics and police responded quickly to reports of a serious crash involving a truck on the Gateway Motorway on-ramp.
  • The driver was found unresponsive and declared deceased at the scene.

“Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information following a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash.”
— QPS statement

Police Investigation

Queensland Police are examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the truck rolling over its driver on the Gateway Motorway on-ramp.
  • Road conditions, visibility, and potential contributing factors such as mechanical failure, fatigue, or improper parking.
  • Dashcam or CCTV footage from the Old Cleveland Road on-ramp area around 5:00 am on June 17, 2025.

Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or video evidence to contact Crime Stoppers or submit details via Policelink.

Community Impact

This tragic event highlights the risks faced by truck drivers on major highways and reinforces the importance of safe vehicle handling during roadside inspections. It also serves as a reminder to all motorists of the dangers involved in exiting vehicles on high-speed roads.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV footage of the Gateway Motorway on-ramp at Old Cleveland Road in Belmont around 5:00 am on June 17, 2025 is urged to contact authorities:

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
  • Witness Reporting: Contact Queensland Police directly via local station or through the official website.