Fatal traffic crash, Palmview

Police are investigating following a fatal traffic crash at Palmview this morning.

Preliminary investigations suggest around 9.45am a truck was travelling along Spinifex Street when a stabilising arm from the vehicle collided with a van parked nearby.

The van was subsequently pushed backwards over the male driver, who had been standing at the rear of the vehicle.

The 58-year-old Buderim man sustained serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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