Fatal traffic crash in Mourilyan, QLD

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred in Mourilyan overnight, Queensland Police say.

Initial information suggests around 8pm a vehicle travelling along Boogan Road has left the roadway and struck a power pole.

The passenger, a 59-year-old South Johnstone woman, was transported to the Innisfail Hospital and was pronounced deceased.

The male driver, a 22-year-old South Johnstone man, was also transported to hospital with minor injuries.

The Cairns Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously.

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