Update: Traffic incident, Middlemount

Detectives investigating a serious traffic incident in which a woman was critically injured at Middlemount on December 31 are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Just after midnight, a 44-year-old woman, who was a passenger in a utility, fell from the vehicle while travelling along the Fitzroy Development Road.

She was transported to Dysart Hospital, before being airlifted to Townsville Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

Police are seeking to identify motorists that may have witnessed the incident or observed a black 2014 Nissan Nivara dual cab (pictured) in the vicinity of Fitzroy Development Road or the Middlemount area.

Anyone who saw the vehicle or has any information about this matter is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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.