Police Update: Fatal Traffic Crash, Wishart

An 86-year-old woman has died from injuries sustained in a traffic crash in Wishart last week.

Around 8.47am on Thursday, 2 April, a car was travelling west on Mount Gravatt Capalaba Road before it left the roadway and hit a tree.

The driver, an 86-year-old Wellington Point woman, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where she died yesterday afternoon, 6 April, as a result of her injuries.

The passenger, an 83-year-old Wellington Point man, was transported to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, where he died on 4 April.

Forensic Crash investigations are ongoing.

Earlier: https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/04/04/fatal-traffic-crash-wishart-2/

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Every choice you make behind the wheel, matters. Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated. Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime.

Safer roads start with you.

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