A teenager has died and two others remain fighting for life after a Mitsubishi Lancer crashed into the Ipswich Motorway underpass in Goodna on Wednesday night.
A 16-year-old Redbank Plains boy who was seated in the rear passenger seat sustained life threatening injuries and was initially transported to Princess Alexandra Hospital but was later declared deceased.
Initial investigations indicate around 9pm, a Mitsubishi Lancer was travelling west on Brisbane Road before crossing onto the wrong side of the road and colliding with the Ipswich Motorway underpass. The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old Collingwood Park boy, and the other passenger a 16-year-old Redbank boy, sustained injuries and were transported to Princess Alexandra hospital.
The exact cause of the incident remains under investigation. Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information, dashcam or CCTV vision to come forward. The Forensic Crash Unit is examining the circumstances that led to the vehicle crossing into the path of the underpass structure.
The incident comes during an ongoing period of road trauma across Queensland. Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Queensland Police via the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, open 24 hours a day. Alternatively, contact Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.