August 31, 2025

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Incident Overview
A double fatal crash occurred at Chatsworth, north of Gympie, on Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025. At approximately 3:00 pm, a stolen black MG sedan was dangerously overtaking vehicles at speed on Gympie Curra Road when it collided with a black Toyota sedan and then struck a silver Holden sedan. The impact caused both the stolen MG and the Holden to flip, with the Holden catching fire. The driver of the MG, a 20-year-old man from Kilkivan, and the driver of the Holden, a 50-year-old man from The Palms, both died at the scene.

“The driver of the stolen vehicle, a 20-year-old Kilkivan man, and the driver of the Holden, a 50-year-old The Palms man, both died at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, August 30, 2025 (approximately 3:00 pm)
  • Location: Gympie Curra Road, Chatsworth, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Stolen black MG sedan, driven by a 20-year-old Kilkivan man (deceased)
  • Black Toyota sedan (driver details not specified)
  • Silver Holden sedan, driven by a 50-year-old The Palms man (deceased)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 20-year-old Kilkivan man, driver of the stolen MG sedan, died at the scene.
    • 50-year-old The Palms man, driver of the Holden sedan, died at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No serious injuries confirmed at this stage.
  • No Injuries:
    • The Toyota sedan driver was not reported as seriously injured.

Emergency Response

  • Police, paramedics, and fire crews responded to the three-vehicle crash on Gympie Curra Road.
  • Firefighters extinguished the Holden sedan which caught fire after the impact.
  • Both deceased drivers were pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.

“Forensic Crash Unit’s investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
Queensland Police are examining:

  • The dangerous driving behaviour of the stolen MG sedan leading up to the crash.
  • The chain of collisions involving the MG, Toyota, and Holden sedans.
  • Dashcam and CCTV footage from motorists travelling Gympie Curra Road at the time.

Community Impact
The crash has caused significant distress in the Gympie and surrounding communities. The loss of a 50-year-old local man from The Palms has been deeply felt, alongside the broader concerns raised by reckless driving in stolen vehicles. The fiery aftermath of the crash has underscored the catastrophic consequences of high-speed dangerous driving.

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)