Fatal traffic crash, Pine Creek
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single vehicle crash which claimed the life of a man at Pine Creek this morning.
Preliminary information indicates the car was travelling on the Isis Highway/ Childers Road, heading towards Bundaberg around 9:40am, when the driver lost control of the car, travelled over a grass verge before it collided with a concrete culvert and flipped.
A 42-year-old Gladstone man, who was a passenger in the hatchback was declared deceased at the scene.
The 44-year-old female driver, also from Gladstone and a second passenger, a 56-year-old Barney Point man were both taken to Bundaberg Hospital.
Anyone who witnessed the crash and has not yet spoken with police is asked to make contact.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2000759830.
