Northgate, QLD – A devastating late-night crash has claimed the life of a young man and left another injured, prompting an active investigation by the Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit.
The tragic incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. on Earnshaw Road, a major thoroughfare in the Northgate suburb, when a vehicle travelling southbound veered off the roadway and slammed into a tree with significant force. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, but despite their best efforts, one of the vehicle’s occupants could not be saved.
A man in his twenties, who was a passenger in the car, died at the scene as a result of the impact. His identity has not yet been publicly released, pending notification of next of kin. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Logan, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported by paramedics to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, with forensic officers working to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal collision. Preliminary inquiries suggest that speed may have been a contributing factor, though authorities are urging the public to avoid speculation until a thorough analysis is complete.
Detectives from the Forensic Crash Unit have since cordoned off the area and conducted an extensive on-site examination, including vehicle analysis, road condition assessments, and scene reconstruction.
This tragic accident serves as a grim reminder of how quickly lives can be changed—or lost—on the road. The community has been left shaken by the news, with many expressing sorrow over yet another young life cut short in Queensland’s ongoing road toll.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who has dashcam footage of the vehicle in the moments leading up to the incident, to come forward and assist with the investigation.
As the investigation continues, heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased. Support services have been made available for those impacted by the tragedy.
This incident adds to the growing number of serious accidents across Queensland roads, further reinforcing the importance of safe driving practices—particularly at night and on high-speed roads.