The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a two-vehicle traffic crash that occurred at Lake Barrine in the Tablelands Region this morning, 16 December.
Initial investigations indicate that around 7:50 am, a silver Ford Courier and a white Mitsubishi truck collided on Gillies Range Road.
The driver of the Courier, a 77-year-old Peeramon man, was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the truck, a 38-year-old Gordonvale man, was treated for minor injuries.
Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to contact police.
Investigations are ongoing.
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