Fatal traffic crash, Yeppoon

Police are investigating following a crash that claimed the life of a man earlier this morning in Yeppoon.

Police were called to a crash that occurred at 11.30 this morning between a scooter and a car on the intersection of Queen and Mary Streets.

The rider of the scooter, an 86-year-old local man, was taken to hospital and was pronounced deceased later this afternoon.

The driver of the vehicle was uninjured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.

Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.

For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444.