A man remains in hospital in a critical condition after being stabbed during what police suspect may have been a road rage incident at a busy intersection in The Gap on Tuesday evening.
Emergency services rushed to the corner of Chaprowe Road and Settlement Road around 7:30pm on December 9 following reports that a motorist had been attacked.
The victim, a man aged in his 40s, sustained serious stab wounds to his arm and leg during the confrontation. Paramedics treated him at the scene before transporting him to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
The alleged attacker fled the scene in a black Nissan X-Trail immediately following the incident, according to Queensland Police.
Investigators are currently exploring multiple possibilities as they work to piece together what led to the violent altercation. Road rage is among the potential motives being examined as detectives continue their enquiries.
Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information about the driver of the black Nissan X-Trail to come forward. Dashcam footage from motorists travelling through the intersection around the time of the attack could prove crucial to the investigation.
The incident has shocked the local community in The Gap, a western suburb known for its family-friendly atmosphere and quiet streets.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Queensland Police or Crime Stoppers.
Published 10-December-2025
