Hervey Bay woman killed in horror truck crash at Bowenville

A young Hervey Bay woman killed in a horror truck crash that claimed two lives west of Brisbane has been identified.

Fatal crash involving car and truck on Warrego Highway between Bowenville and Dalby. Sunday, January 30, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

*Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of a person who is now deceased.

The grieving family of a young Hervey Bay crash victim has paid tribute to the 22-year-old who was killed when her car and a truck collided at Bowenville at the weekend.

Maidie Page, 22, was behind the wheel of her Holden Astra when the crash, which also claimed the life of 45-year-old Kenworth semi-trailer driver Brett Knecht, happened near Oakleigh Park Road on Sunday morning.

Tributes were flowing on social media on Monday as Ms Page’s family shared their shock and grief at the loss of their beloved sister, cousin and friend.

“As some of you know, yesterday we lost our big sister Maidie Page due to an accident,” a post from Abina Page read.

Fatal crash involving car and truck on Warrego Highway between Bowenville and Dalby. Sunday, January 30, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

“Our hearts ache losing our big sister.

“Our family is in mourning right now and we appreciate everyone’s support in space and time to grieve.”

In an extended tribute, Ms Page said her sister had always had her back.

“You were always there for me and I could always rely on you for anything,” she wrote.

“No matter what you always supported me, guided me and you always said you were proud of me.

“You took care of us when no one else would.”

Heartbreakingly, Ms Page shared that she had tried to call her sister to see when she was coming home.

“You never answered,” she wrote.

“I’ll never get to talk to you again, I’ll never get to see you.

“I’m so broken.

“I’m going to miss you so much.”

Maidie Page, 22, was tragically killed in a crash at the weekend.

A Go Fund Me page set to up help the family raise funds for the funeral had already reached $5574.

Tributes were also flowing for Mr Knecht of Nobby in the Toowoomba region (Full story here).

The crash happened about 8.30am.

As a result of the collision, the truck left the road and crashed into a pole.

Ambulance leaves the scene of fatal crash involving car and truck on Warrego Highway between Bowenville and Dalby. Sunday, January 30, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Both drivers died in the scene.

No passengers were in either vehicle.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have dashcam footage to come forward.

Policelink can be contacted on 131 444.