June 27, 2025

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Incident Overview
Two men have been airlifted to hospital following a serious two-vehicle collision on the D’Aguilar Highway at Colinton, in Queensland’s Somerset Region. The crash occurred around 7:00 pm on June 26, 2025, when a Ford Falcon sedan and a Hyundai Santa Fe SUV collided near Nurinda Road. Both drivers, who were the sole occupants of their vehicles, sustained critical and serious injuries.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 (approximately 7:00 pm)
  • Location: D’Aguilar Highway near Nurinda Road, Colinton, Somerset Region, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Ford Falcon sedan – driven by a 19-year-old man from Glass House Mountains
  • Hyundai Santa Fe SUV – driven by a 38-year-old man from Hodgleigh

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • No fatalities have been reported at the time of writing.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • The 19-year-old Ford driver sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
    • The 38-year-old Hyundai driver sustained serious injuries and was also airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Emergency Response
Emergency services responded swiftly to the crash scene following reports of a major collision. Both drivers were airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital due to the severity of their injuries. The area was secured for forensic investigation and traffic control.

Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the collision. They are examining:

  • The vehicle dynamics and point of impact on the D’Aguilar Highway
  • Road and lighting conditions at the time of the crash
  • Potential contributing factors such as speed, distraction, or fatigue

Police have issued reference number QP2501128791 and are seeking public assistance to support the ongoing inquiry.

Community Impact
The crash has heightened concerns in the Somerset Region regarding safety on the D’Aguilar Highway, particularly during nighttime driving conditions. The incident reinforces the importance of responsible driving and adherence to Queensland’s “Fatal Five” prevention principles.

Witnesses/Appeals
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam or CCTV footage from the area near Nurinda Road around 7:00 pm on June 26, 2025, to come forward: