Fatal traffic crash in Maleny, QLD

Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a single vehicle crash at Witta overnight, Queensland Police say.

Preliminary inquires indicate at around 8.40pm a car was traveling west on Maleny-Kenilworth Road when the driver has lost control of the vehicle and it has crashed into some trees.

A passenger in the vehicle, a 22-year-old local man, died at the scene.

The 39-year-old Nambour driver of the car received minor injuries.

Investigations are continuing.

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