A deadly head-on collision on the Brisbane Valley Highway has left investigators examining the role of hooning in the crash.
A 23-year-old Bracken Ridge woman, the driver of a white Holden Commodore, was declared deceased at the scene following the incident at Lake Wivenhoe on the evening of 14 March. The collision occurred about 11.10pm when the Commodore hit a black BMW travelling in the opposite direction.
Two others were injured in the crash. The passenger in the Commodore, a 24-year-old Mango Hill man, was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious condition. The driver of the BMW, a 30-year-old Coominya woman, was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The focal point of the investigation now centres on what may have triggered the collision. Investigations into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, including reports the Commodore had been involved with a large group seen hooning in the area just prior to the crash. Hooning, which typically involves dangerous driving stunts, has become a persistent road safety concern in Queensland. Earlier this year, police charged six people on 40 offences and seized 13 vehicles following investigations into reports of hooning activity on the Gateway Bridge during New Year's Eve, 31 December 2025.
The crash underscores the real danger posed by such behaviour. When drivers engage in risky manoeuvres with groups, their focus and control can be compromised, leaving them and other road users vulnerable. The fact that an innocent driver in the BMW sustained injuries despite not being involved in any reckless activity highlights how hooning puts innocent people at risk.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant footage to come forward. The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing investigations into the exact circumstances that led to the collision.