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Teen Charged After Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash – Brisbane Road, Goodna – 11 March 2026

Goodna, Queensland

Published 16 April 2026 · Updated 6 October 2026

Key facts

Where
Goodna, Queensland

What happened

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

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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