Woman and boy dead, girl injured as car overturns, hits tree

Tributes have flowed for a mother and her son after they were killed in a horrific car crash on the Western Downs, as a fundraiser is launched to support her surviving daughter.

A GoFundMe has been launched in the wake of the death of Jessie Asquith and her son Ace, 7, who both were involved in a fatal crash at Chances Plain on May 7, 2025. Photo: GoFundMe

Tributes have flowed for a mother and her son after they were killed in a horror single-vehicle crash in western Queensland.

Emergency services were called to Chinchilla-Wondai Rd at Chances Plain, northeast of Chinchilla on the Western Downs, about 4.10pm on Wednesday, May 7.

Elimbah woman Jessie Asquith, 30, and her two children Ivy, 9, and Ace, 7, were travelling in a grey Mitsubishi Pajero when the vehicle left the road, rolled and hit a tree.

Jessie Asquith and Shaun Crook with their two children Ace Asquith-Crook (7) and Ivy Asquith-Crook (9). Jessie and her son Ace were killed earlier this week near Chinchilla Picture supplied by family

Queensland Fire Department said the three occupants had to be cut free of the wreckage and despite efforts from paramedics Ms Asquith died at the scene.

Ivy and Ace were taken to Chinchilla Hospital, however Ace died a short time later.

Ms Asquith’s father Mark said his daughter and children were planning on starting a new life in Chinchilla and that he was still coming to terms with the tragic loss.

Family friend Sara Condon launched a GoFundMe in the wake of the tragedy, which has raised more than $5000 within a day.

Originally published as Woman and boy dead, girl injured as car overturns, hits tree