Wishart Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road fatal crash – 2 April 2026

What happened

Incident Overview

Two people have died following a single-vehicle crash in Wishart, where a car left the roadway and struck a power pole. Police said the driver and passenger, both from Wellington Point, later died in hospital.

• Crash Date: Thursday, 2 April 2026 (8.47am)
• Location: Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road, Wishart, QLD

• Car travelling west on Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road that left the roadway and hit a power pole

• Fatalities:
  • 86-year-old woman from Wellington Point (driver), transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital; died on Sunday afternoon, 6 April 2026
  • 83-year-old man from Wellington Point (passenger), transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital; died on Saturday, 4 April 2026
• Injuries:
  • None reported

The deaths have added to road trauma in Brisbane’s south-east, with police confirming both occupants later died from their injuries.

Emergency Response

• Emergency services attended after the car left the roadway and struck a power pole.
• The driver and passenger were transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
• Any road closures or traffic diversions were not detailed by 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.

Appeal for Information

Police have asked anyone with information about the crash to come forward and quote reference number QP2600643967.

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