Toolakea beach man dies after buggy crash on beach north of townsville 20240816 p5z5d1.html – Breaking News & Latest Updates 2026
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Passenger killed, driver injured after overnight buggy crash on Queensland beach

Allanah Sciberras

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A man has been killed and another injured after a buggy crash on a beach in North Queensland overnight.

Police believe the buggy was driving on the northern end of Toolakea Beach, north of Townsville when it rolled about 2.15am.

The 25-year-old passenger died at the scene.

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A 23-year-old Hermit Park man was behind the wheel and was taken to the Townsville University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating the circumstances around the crash.

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