Police Seek Witnesses: Fatal Traffic Crash, Fassifern

Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was killed in a traffic crash in Fassifern, on Wednesday, August 28.

Initial investigations indicate at approximately 6.40pm, a utility was travelling east along the Cunningham Highway when it crossed onto the wrong side of the road and stuck a truck, travelling the opposite direction.

The passenger in the utility, a 36-year-old Boonah woman, was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital, but was declared deceased on arrival.

The utility driver, a 34-year-old Mount French man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries, and is continuing to assist police with their enquiries.

The truck driver, a 67-year-old Tenterfield man, was not physically injured.

Police are appealing to witnesses, particularly anyone who was interviewed by officers at the scene, to come forward.

Anyone who saw the utility, a white two-door 2003 Mazda B2600, prior to the crash, is also urged to contact police.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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.

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

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