September 15, 2025

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Incident Overview
A double fatal crash occurred at Moolboolaman, west of Gin Gin, on Sunday night, September 14, 2025. At approximately 7:00 pm, a Chrysler Crossfire carrying two occupants crashed and rolled on Gin Gin Mount Perry Road, coming to rest obstructing the roadway. A Toyota Hilux, attempting to avoid the wreck, subsequently left the road and also crashed. The driver of the Chrysler, a 61-year-old Wonbah man, and his passenger, a 45-year-old Wonbah man, both died at the scene. The Hilux driver, a 19-year-old man from South Kolan, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Bundaberg Hospital.

“The driver of the Chrysler, a 61-year-old Wonbah man, and his passenger, a 45-year-old Wonbah man, both died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025 (approximately 7:00 pm)
  • Location: Gin Gin Mount Perry Road, Moolboolaman, west of Gin Gin, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Chrysler Crossfire, driven by a 61-year-old Wonbah man (fatal), passenger 45-year-old Wonbah man (fatal)
  • Toyota Hilux, driven by a 19-year-old South Kolan man (minor injuries)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 61-year-old male driver from Wonbah, deceased at the scene.
    • 45-year-old male passenger from Wonbah, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No critical injuries reported beyond the fatalities.
  • No Injuries:
    • 19-year-old male Hilux driver from South Kolan, sustained minor injuries, transported to Bundaberg Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded around 7:00 pm to reports of a vehicle rollover and obstruction on Gin Gin Mount Perry Road.
  • Both occupants of the Chrysler were declared deceased at the scene.
  • The Toyota Hilux driver was treated for minor injuries and transported to hospital.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit attended to examine the crash site.

“Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) investigations are continuing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the Chrysler rolling and obstructing the road.
  • The sequence of events causing the Toyota Hilux to crash while attempting to avoid the wreckage.
  • Any dashcam or CCTV footage from motorists travelling Gin Gin Mount Perry Road at the time of the crash.

Community Impact
The deaths of two men from Wonbah have deeply affected the local community. The crash highlights the dangers of single-vehicle rollovers and secondary crashes caused by roadway obstructions on regional roads.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)