Police Responding To Serious Traffic Crash At Westwood

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a 67-year-old man was critically injured in a single-vehicle traffic crash near Westwood this afternoon, July13.

Initial investigations indicate just after 4pm, a Mitsubishi Triton utility was travelling north along the Leichhardt Highway, approximately one kilometre from the Capricorn Highway, when it left the road and rolled.

The passenger, a 67-year-old Westbrook man, sustained life-threatening head injuries and was airlifted to Rockhampton Hospital.

The driver, a 65-year-old Westbrook woman, was transported with non-life-threatening injuries to Rockhampton Hospital.

Witnesses or anyone with information 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.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2401182582

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

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