The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at Breddan yesterday afternoon, May 14.
About 4.05pm, police and emergency services were called to the Flinders Highway near Macrossan Bridge, to reports or a two-vehicle traffic crash.
Investigations indicate, a Holden Epica and a Hyundai Kona were travelling in opposite directions before becoming involved in a head-on collision.
A woman in her 50s, a passenger in the Kona, was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Epica, a woman in her 40s, sustained significant injuries and was transported to Townsville Hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the Kona, a man in his 50s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Townsville Hospital for treatment.
Anyone with relevant information, CCTV or dashcam vision is urged to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.
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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the 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
