Residents in Goodna are demanding the installation of guard rails on Queen Street after repeated vehicle crashes have damaged homes and placed lives at risk.
Pattern of Collisions Raises Alarm in Goodna
A recurring series of traffic incidents on Queen Street in Goodna has prompted renewed community calls for protective infrastructure. Since 2022, residents report that vehicles have crashed into properties along the street at least once a year, with two separate crashes occurring just six weeks apart in early 2025.
In the most recent event, a vehicle veered off the road on Sunday and crashed into a fence. Authorities have launched an investigation and are urging the driver involved to contact police.
A previous incident on 31 March saw a car leave Queen Street and collide with a brick fence. The driver was penalised for failing to maintain proper control of the vehicle.
Documented Cases of Property Damage
Multiple past crashes have resulted in both property damage and hospitalisations. In March 2023, two people were taken to hospital after a car struck a home. In 2022, a retaining wall was damaged when a vehicle left the road, reportedly due to a medical incident.
One case saw a car crash into a living room, narrowly missing a one-year-old child. Another incident involved a truck and trailer, where the driver also suffered a medical episode.
Residents Demand Guard Rails
The community has taken to social media and public forums to voice concern. One resident noted that three neighbouring houses were impacted by separate crashes in a single month. Others have called for urgent council intervention to investigate the cause and implement safeguards.
Suggestions include installing guard rails, lowering speed limits, or combining both measures to protect homes from further incidents.
Council Response Pending
Ipswich City Council has been contacted regarding the incidents. No clear response or proposed solution has been announced. In the meantime, Queen Street residents continue to push for safety upgrades, citing ongoing risks to property and personal safety.
Published 13-May-2025