April 2, 2026

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Incident Overview

Queensland Police said two people died after a car left the roadway and struck a power pole at Wishart on 2 April 2026. The driver and passenger, both from Wellington Point, later died in hospital.

Location and Time

  • Crash date and time: Thursday, 2 April 2026, at about 8:47am.
  • Location: Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road, Wishart, Queensland.

People and Vehicles Involved

Police said a car was travelling west on Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road before it left the roadway and struck a power pole. The driver was an 86-year-old woman from Wellington Point. The passenger was an 83-year-old man from Wellington Point.

Injuries and Fatalities

  • The 86-year-old driver was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital and died on 6 April 2026 as a result of her injuries.
  • The 83-year-old passenger was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital and died on 4 April 2026.

Emergency Response

Both occupants were transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital. The QPS update does not provide further detail about the emergency response.

Police Investigation

Forensic Crash Unit investigations were ongoing, according to the Queensland Police Service update. The police reference for the matter is QP2600643967.

Appeal for Information

The QPS pages identify QP2600643967 as the reference number for this investigation. Anyone with relevant information can contact police and quote that reference.

Sources

Queensland Police Service: Update: Fatal traffic crash, Wishart (7 April 2026)
Queensland Police Service: Fatal traffic crash, Wishart (4 April 2026)

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