Fatal traffic crash, Thabeban

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a man died in a traffic crash near Bundaberg on Saturday (October 2).

Shortly after 4.00pm, a white station wagon collided with the rear of a detached truck trailer positioned on the shoulder of Kay McDuff Drive.

An 85-year-old Avenell Heights man, the driver and sole occupant of the station wagon, was transported to Bundaberg Hospital but was pronounced deceased shortly after arrival.

A report will be prepared for the coroner with the Forensic Crash Unit asking for any witnesses to contact police.

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 or call 131 444.

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Quote this reference number: QP2101845786.