March 18, 2026

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Incident Overview
A fatal head-on crash involving a truck and a sedan occurred on the Bruce Highway at Burpengary, with one man dying at the scene and another taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries. Police allege the truck involved had been stolen and was being followed by another vehicle moments before the collision.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 17 February 2026
  • Location: Bruce Highway (northbound lanes near Deception Bay exit), Burpengary, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Isuzu truck
  • White Honda Accord sedan
  • Ford Ranger (allegedly following the Isuzu in the moments leading up to the crash)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 26-year-old Caboolture man (driver of the Honda Accord), declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • 46-year-old Redcliffe man, sustained potentially life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital

Emergency Response

  • Police and emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway northbound lanes near the Deception Bay exit following the crash.
  • A 46-year-old man was transported to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
  • Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed in the available information.

Police Investigation
Detectives from the Moreton District Criminal Investigation Branch and Homicide Investigation Unit have concluded their investigation. Police will allege the Isuzu truck had been stolen from a Hemmant business and was being followed by a Ford Ranger in the moments leading up to the head-on collision.

  • A 42-year-old Narangba man has been charged with one count of manslaughter and one count of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
  • He is due to face Caboolture Magistrates Court on 13 April.
  • A 46-year-old Redcliffe man has been charged with one count of manslaughter, as well as four counts of enter premises and commit, three counts of stealing, two counts of receiving tainted property and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
  • He has been remanded in custody and is due to face Caboolture Magistrates Court on 12 May.

Community Impact
The fatal crash caused significant concern for motorists and residents in the Burpengary area, with police thanking the public for assistance provided during the investigation.

Appeal for Information
Police have again thanked the public for their assistance and continue to encourage anyone with relevant information to come forward. Quote reference number QP2600319324.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.