January 21, 2026

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Incident Overview
A Queensland father has been identified as one of three people killed in a late-night two-vehicle crash near Kingaroy. Police say a Dodge utility and a Ford Ranger collided on the Bunya Highway at Taabinga shortly after 10pm on Monday. The Dodge caught fire following the impact. The male driver of the Dodge and two occupants of the Ford Ranger died at the scene. A teenage girl from the Ford Ranger survived and remains in hospital.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, 19 January 2026 (shortly after 10:00pm)
  • Location: Bunya Highway near Stuart Valley Drive and Toomeys Road, Taabinga (near Kingaroy), QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Dodge Ram utility – caught fire after the collision
  • Ford Ranger utility – carrying three occupants

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • Aaron Andrews, 34 – Dodge Ram driver; died at the scene.
    • 44-year-old woman – Ford Ranger driver; died at the scene.
    • 12-year-old girl – Ford Ranger passenger; died at the scene.
  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 13-year-old girl – Ford Ranger passenger; treated at Kingaroy Hospital in a serious but stable condition and later airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Police, ambulance and fire crews attended the Bunya Highway following reports of the crash.
  • The Dodge Ram caught fire after the collision.
  • The highway was closed for several hours while forensic investigations were conducted.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.

  • Forensic Crash Unit officers examined the scene overnight.
  • The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.
  • Police are appealing for anyone who was travelling in the area at the time to come forward.

Community Impact
The triple fatality has had a significant impact on the South Burnett community, with local leaders describing the loss as devastating for families in the tight-knit region. The Bunya Highway closure caused major disruption before reopening following investigations.

Appeal for Information
Queensland Police are urging anyone with information about the crash to contact authorities.

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