UPDATE – Fatal traffic crash, Walkerston
Investigators are appealing for the driver of a car that may have witnessed this morning’s fatal crash in Walkerston to come forward.
Investigations have so far revealed that around 6.30am, an Isuzu Farrier ute was heading westbound on Mackay Eungella Road when it attempted to overtake a vehicle in front of it.
When the vehicle crossed into the eastbound lanes to do so, it collided head on with a dual cab Toyota Hilux ute coming the other way.
The 55-year-old male driver from Hampden was the sole occupant of the Farrier and died at the scene.
A 31-year-old Mirani woman – the driver of the other vehicle – sustained significant internal injuries and was transported to Mackay Base Hospital.
A 2-year-old Mirani girl who was also in the vehicle sustained a serious head injury and has been airlifted to Townsville Base Hospital.
Police are urging the driver of the car that the ute was trying to overtake to contact police, as it did not stop.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and information they have may be vital.
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.
Source: Mackay Crime Alert
