Second fatal traffic crash at Kumbia

Police are investigating following another fatal traffic crash at Kumbia which has claimed the life of a 62-year-old man.

Preliminary information suggests a ute was travelling south along Benair Road when it collided with a Prime Mover towing a trailer at Reedy Creek Road just before midday today.

The driver of the ute, a 62-year-old man from Alice Creek, sustained significant injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The 31-year-old male driver of the Prime Mover was not seriously injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.