A tragic accident has rocked the Hinchinbrook community following a fatal two-vehicle crash at Victoria Plantation last week on the 3rd of April.
Emergency services responded to reports of a crash on Ingham Forrest Beach Road at approximately 11:40am, where a silver Hyundai Tucson and a grey Mazda CX-5 had collided.
Sadly, the driver and sole occupant of the Mazda, a 73-year-old Ingham man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 76-year-old woman from Forrest Beach, sustained serious injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment.
A Queensland Police Service spokesperson has stated the Forensic Crash Unit is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and authorities are calling on anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage from the area at the time to come forward to assist with inquiries.
Information can be provided via Policelink at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or visiting www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
As the investigation continues, thoughts are with the families affected by this devastating incident.
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