Fatal traffic crash in Toowoomba, QLD

Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Vale View yesterday afternoon, Queensland Police say.

Initial inquiries indicate at 3.30pm a car and truck, both headed south, have collided on Drayton Connection Road near the intersection of Newman Road.

A male passenger in the car, a man in his fifties, died at the scene.

The driver of the car was transported to the Toowoomba Hospital in a serious condition.

The truck driver was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Investigations are continuing.

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