November 30, 2025

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Incident Overview
An 82-year-old Morningside man has died after being struck by a ute in the car park of the Cannon Hill Bunnings store on Saturday, 29 November. Emergency services were called to the shopping centre off Creek Road around 10am, where the man was located with critical head injuries. He was transported to hospital but later died. The driver of the grey Mitsubishi Triton, a 24-year-old Carindale man, was not physically injured. Police investigations are continuing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025 (around 10am)
  • Location: Bunnings car park, Creek Road, Cannon Hill, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Grey Mitsubishi Triton — involved in collision with pedestrian

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 82-year-old Morningside man — pedestrian; sustained critical head injuries and died in hospital.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 24-year-old Carindale man — driver; uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Police and paramedics attended the Bunnings car park after reports of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle.
  • The man was treated on scene and transported to hospital in a critical condition.
  • A forensic crash scene was established within the car park.

Police Investigation
Investigations are underway into the circumstances of the collision.

  • Police are reviewing CCTV footage from the shopping centre precinct.
  • Witness accounts and dashcam footage are being sought.
  • The driver is assisting with enquiries.

Community Impact
The incident has caused significant concern for shoppers and staff in the busy Cannon Hill retail precinct, prompting renewed discussions about pedestrian safety in large car parks.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with CCTV, dashcam footage, or information about the incident to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502167387.

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