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Woman Dies in Crash with Children Onboard – Sandy Creek, QLD – 4 August 2025

4 August 2025 · about 4:50pm · Sandy Creek Road, Sandy Creek, QLD (Somerset region)

Published 5 August 2025 · Updated 24 April 2026

Key facts

When
4 Aug 2025Monday, about 4:50pm
Where
Sandy Creek Road, Sandy Creek, QLD (Somerset region)
Type
Single-vehicle crash into tree
Killed
1 personOne driver, female, 35 years old
Injured
2 people
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, Queensland PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 35-year-old woman has died and two young children have been injured after a single-vehicle crash in the Somerset region of Queensland on Monday, 4 August 2025. The white Toyota Landcruiser they were travelling in left Sandy Creek Road and struck a tree.

Initial reports indicate the Toyota Landcruiser was travelling northbound when it left the road and crashed into a tree. The driver died at the scene. Two children were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment, one by ambulance and one possibly by helicopter.

  • Crash Date: Monday, 4 August 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 4:50pm
  • Location: Sandy Creek Road, Sandy Creek, QLD (Somerset region)
  • Single vehicle – White Toyota Landcruiser
  • Deceased: 35-year-old female driver from Sandy Creek
  • Injured:
    • 6-year-old girl – serious but non-life-threatening injury
    • 2-year-old girl – minor injury
  • Sandy Creek Road was closed for emergency response and investigation.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Authorities are seeking public assistance to gather further information.

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone with relevant dashcam footage or who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Queensland Police or Crime Stoppers.

Appeal for Information

  • Policelink: 131 444 or [online report](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting)
  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or [submit info online](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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