The crash occurred around 2 PM when a station wagon exited a carpark and struck a tree along Gympie Road, Strathpine. The driver, an 87-year-old Strathpine man, was not physically injured in the collision.
The 80-year-old female passenger suffered leg injuries and was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where she later experienced a medical episode and was pronounced deceased.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
The incident occurred just before 8 PM on July 3 at the intersection of Beckett Road and Albany Creek Road. A black Hyundai I30, reportedly stolen from nearby Lawnton earlier in the week, collided with a sign at the intersection, causing catastrophic damage to the vehicle.
Bridgeman Downs residents were among the first on the scene, describing it as “frightening,” “upsetting,” and “confronting.” One local witness reported seeing the car speeding north on Beckett Road moments before the crash, estimating its speed at an alarming “no less than 200kph.”
The impact of the collision was so severe that the teenager, allegedly the passenger of the stolen vehicle, was ejected from the vehicle, sustaining a serious head injury. He was rushed to the Queensland Children’s Hospital and is now reported to be in stable condition.
The driver, however, fled the scene on foot, leaving Bridgeman Downs community members concerned about safety in their neighbourhood. Police are currently seeking information on the driver’s whereabouts.
Footage of the aftermath, widely shared among local residents, shows the extent of the damage. The Hyundai lost all four wheels and came to rest on a traffic island, with its passenger side crumpled and front end severely damaged.
This incident has sparked discussions among Bridgeman Downs residents about road safety in their suburb, particularly along Beckett Road. Many expressed concern about speeding in the area, with one resident commenting that it was “a miracle” the boy wasn’t more seriously hurt “considering the speed and damage to the car.”
The crash occurred when a Toyota Rav 4 traveling along Linkfield Road around 11:20 p.m. left the road and collided with a fence. The tragic incident had already resulted in the death of a 74-year-old woman on April 7, two days after the crash.
Recently, additional fatalities from the Bald Hills crash have been reported. The 78-year-old male driver died from his injuries on April 20, and a second passenger, a 76-year-old woman, succumbed to her injuries on April 23. All victims were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after the crash, where they later passed away.
The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate the cause of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam vision that could assist with the investigations, is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
