Update 1: Man Dies After Being Struck on Logan Motorway – Forest Lake, QLD – 26 December 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

A man has died following a serious traffic crash on the Logan Motorway at Forest Lake on Friday, 26 December. Police say a blue Kia Cerato was stopped in the emergency bay when it was struck by a white Kia Cerato around late morning. The driver of the stationary vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle was uninjured and is assisting police as investigations continue.

• Crash Date: Friday, 26 December 2025 (around 11:55am)
• Location: Logan Motorway, Forest Lake, QLD

• Blue Kia Cerato — stopped in the emergency bay
• White Kia Cerato — struck the stationary vehicle

• Fatalities:
  • 78-year-old Wilsonton man — driver and sole occupant of the blue Kia Cerato; pronounced deceased at the scene.
• Other Injuries:
  • 33-year-old Cleveland woman — driver of the white Kia Cerato; not physically injured.

The fatal crash caused significant disruption on the Logan Motorway on Boxing Day and has deeply affected the Wilsonton and Forest Lake communities.

Emergency Response

• Queensland Police and Queensland Ambulance Service attended the Logan Motorway following reports of the crash.
• The deceased man was pronounced dead at the scene.
• A forensic crash scene was established, causing traffic disruption.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing investigations into the circumstances of the collision.

• Police are reviewing vehicle movements in the emergency bay and westbound lanes.
• Investigators are appealing for dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident and the moments leading up to it.

Appeal for Information

Police urge anyone with relevant vision or information to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502367924.

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