Fatal traffic crash at Hervey Range, QLD

Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a fatal traffic crash at Hervey Range this afternoon, Queensland Police say.

Initial investigations indicate at around 12.20pm a motorcycle was travelling west on Hervey Range Road when it collided with the rear of a utility, also travelling west. The incident happened approximately 30km west of Townsville.

The rider of the motorcycle, a Gulliver man in his forties, died at the scene.

The driver of the utility was transported to hospital as a precaution.

Investigations are continuing.

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