The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal single-vehicle crash at Ringtail Creek this afternoon, June 22.
Initial investigations indicate that around 5pm, a Suzuki Grand Vitara was travelling along Louis Bazzo Drive when it has crossed to the wrong side, then left the roadway, and hit a tree.
The driver of the vehicle, a 73-year-old Traveston man, was declared deceased at the scene.
The passenger, a 46-year-old female, was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious condition.
The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash and appealing to anyone who may have seen the vehicle, witnessed the incident, or may have relevant dashcam/CCTV footage to come forward.
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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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