May 10, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 74-year-old woman has died after a three-vehicle crash on Farm Street in Norman Gardens, Rockhampton. Police said the collision involved a white Ford, a blue Mazda and a red Toyota, with the woman later dying in hospital.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (4:30pm)
  • Location: Farm Street (between Bramble Street and Norman Road), Norman Gardens, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • White Ford (driven by a 54-year-old Frenchville man)
  • Blue Mazda (driven by a 74-year-old Frenchville woman)
  • Red Toyota RAV4 (driven by a 38-year-old Surfers Paradise woman)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 74-year-old Frenchville woman, driver of the blue Mazda; transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.
  • Injuries:
    • 74-year-old Frenchville woman, driver; initially reported with life-threatening injuries before later dying in hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended after reports of a three-vehicle collision about 4:30pm.
  • The Mazda driver was transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital.
  • The crash occurred on Farm Street between Bramble Street and Norman Road; any traffic closures or diversions were not stated.

Police Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been listed.

Community Impact
The death has affected the Rockhampton community, with police urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam/CCTV vision from the area to come forward.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant information or vision from Farm Street at Norman Gardens around the time of the crash to contact authorities. Quote reference number QP2600862232.

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