April 16, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 17-year-old Collingwood Park boy has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm following a fatal crash in Goodna on 11 March 2026. Police allege a Mitsubishi Lancer was travelling west on Brisbane Road before crossing onto the wrong side of the road and colliding with the Ipswich Motorway underpass at approximately 9pm. A 16-year-old passenger from Redbank Plains sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he was later declared deceased. The driver and another 16-year-old passenger from Redbank sustained injuries and were also transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 11 March 2026 (approximately 9pm)
  • Location: Brisbane Road (Ipswich Motorway underpass), Goodna, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Mitsubishi Lancer – travelling west on Brisbane Road

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 16-year-old male passenger from Redbank Plains – sustained life-threatening injuries, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital, later declared deceased
  • Other Injuries:
    • 17-year-old male driver from Collingwood Park – sustained injuries, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital
    • 16-year-old male passenger from Redbank – sustained injuries, transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital

Emergency Response

  • All three occupants were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital for treatment

Police Investigation
The 17-year-old driver has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm. He is scheduled to appear in the Ipswich Children’s Court on 13 April 2026.

  • Police allege the vehicle crossed onto the wrong side of Brisbane Road before colliding with the Ipswich Motorway underpass

Appeal for Information

  • Crime Stoppers Queensland: Call 1800 333 000
  • Policelink: Call 131 444
  • Reference Number: QP2600474853