Police Update: Fatal Traffic Crash, South Brisbane

Police have charged a man following a fatal bus and pedestrian traffic crash which occurred in South Brisbane on June 28.

It will be alleged just after 11.30pm, a bus was travelling along Melbourne Street where it struck a male pedestrian near the intersection of Cordelia Street.

Emergency services arrived at the scene a short time later, where the man in his 40s was declared deceased.

Following extensive investigations by the Forensic Crash Unit, a 59-year-old North Lakes man, the alleged driver of the bus, has been charged with manslaughter.

He was refused police bail and is due to appear in Brisbane Magistrates Court today, July 26.

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.

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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