The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two-vehicle traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Myrtlevale Sunday evening.
Emergency services were called just after 5pm to reports a utility and a car had crashed.
Upon arrival, the car was located fully engulfed, and the driver was declared deceased a short time later.
The driver of the utility, a man in his 60s, was airlifted to Mackay Base Hospital in a critical condition.
Forensic examinations are underway to formally identify the driver of the car.
Witnesses, or anyone with relevant vision, are urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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
