Young Man Dies in Northgate Crash, Driver Hospitalized

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A fatal single-vehicle crash in Northgate, Queensland, is under investigation after a man in his twenties died at the scene late Saturday night.

Queensland Police reported that the incident occurred around 10:10pm on August 3, when a car travelling south on Earnshaw Road veered off the roadway and struck a tree.

Emergency services responded quickly, but the passenger, a man believed to be in his twenties, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 23-year-old man from Logan, was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Authorities confirmed that his injuries were not life-threatening.

The Queensland Police Service’s Forensic Crash Unit has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Early inquiries are examining whether speed was a contributing factor.

Police have reiterated the importance of safe driving practices, referencing the state’s ongoing campaign to reduce traffic-related fatalities. The initiative highlights the “Fatal Five” behaviours that significantly increase the risk of serious crashes: speeding, drink and drug driving, failing to wear seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction.

According to police data, avoiding these behaviours could prevent many road fatalities each year. While investigations into this crash continue, authorities are urging all road users to prioritise safety, especially during late-night driving conditions.

Queensland Police continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident to come forward and assist with the inquiry.