Police are investigating following a two-vehicle traffic crash at New Beith last night, August 11 which led to the death of one person.
Initial investigations indicate just after 9pm, a Chrysler station wagon was travelling along New Beith Road towards Pub Lane when it collided with a Dodge Ram utility travelling in the opposite direction.
The Chrysler driver, a 45-year-old Silkstone man, was transported to hospital in a critical condition.
The Dodge driver, a 56-year-old Springfield Lakes man, and a young male passenger received minor injuries.
Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
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