Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle rollover in Lockhart River this morning, December 24.
Initial investigations indicate around 11.10am, a silver Toyota Avalon was travelling east on Piiramo Street, when it veered off the left side of the road, rolled, and came to a rest against a tree.
The driver, a 17-year-old Lockhart River girl, died at the scene.
One passenger suffered non-life-threatening facial and body injuries.
Two other passengers were not injured.
Lockhart River Police, with the assistance from the specialist unit of Far North District Forensic Crash Unit, are investigating the circumstances of the crash and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or may have relevant dashcam or CCTV footage, to come forward.
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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the 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.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
