The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Esk this evening, January 3.
Initial investigations indicate at approximately 5pm, a collision occurred between a car travelling north along the Brisbane Valley Highway and a truck travelling in the opposite direction.
The driver of the car, a 19-year-old Toogoolawah woman, was declared deceased at the scene.
The truck driver, a 36-year-old Regents Park man, was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of either vehicle prior to the crash is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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