The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bli Bli this morning, August 26.
Police were called to Bli Bli Road around 7.15am to reports of a two-vehicle crash between Prentis Road and Cooney Road involving a car and a truck.
Initial instigations indicate the car, a Mazda 3, was traveling east on Bli Bli Road when it collided with the truck, a Hino FE, traveling the opposite direction.
The driver of the truck, a 50-year-old Nambour man, was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for assessment but was not physically injured.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a 56-year-old Parklands man, was declared deceased at the scene.
Investigations are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
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.
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Quote this reference number: QP2401443725
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.
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
