The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal three-vehicle traffic crash at Bauple, south of Maryborough, this afternoon, July 4.
Initial investigations indicate at approximately 12.20pm, a utility towing a caravan was travelling north along the Bruce Highway when a tyre dislodged and struck a truck, travelling in the opposite direction.
The truck then hit a third vehicle, another utility, which was travelling north behind the caravan.
The driver of the third vehicle, a 59-year-old Gympie man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The truck driver, a 58-year-old Sunshine Coast man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
The other driver, a 44-year-old Cairns woman, was not physically injured, and is assisting police with investigations.
The Bruce Highway remains closed in both directions at Bauple.
Motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam vision, are urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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.
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Quote this reference number: QP2401128422
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
