Traffic Crash in Wavell Heights: Police Appeal for Information

In the early hours of Wednesday, September 25, 2024, a serious three-vehicle traffic crash occurred in Wavell Heights, prompting police to appeal for public assistance.



The incident, which took place around 4:30 AM on Rode Road, has left one man with life-threatening injuries.

Incident Details

A turquoise 2023 Volkswagen T-Cross collided with an unoccupied white 2024 Hyundai Tucson parked on Rode Road.

The impact caused the Hyundai to hit another parked car.

Three individuals were in the Volkswagen at the time of the crash:

  1. A 31-year-old man from Caboolture, who sustained life-threatening injuries and was hospitalised.
  2. A 27-year-old woman from Sheehan, who suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
  3. A 36-year-old man from Burpengary, who also sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Police Investigation

The Queensland Police Service is actively investigating the circumstances of the crash. They are particularly interested in:

  • Speaking to motorists parked along Rode Road whose vehicles may have been damaged prior to this collision.
  • Obtaining dashcam footage from anyone travelling along Rode Road at the time of the incident.

How to Assist

If you have any information that could aid the investigation:

Reference Number: QP2401645104

Fatal Five

The Queensland Police Service emphasises the importance of road safety, highlighting the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours that contribute to serious crashes:

  1. Speeding
  2. Drink and drug driving
  3. Not wearing seatbelts
  4. Fatigue
  5. Distraction


For more information on staying safe on Queensland roads, visit: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads

Published 25-September-2024