A man has died following a single vehicle crash on Mornington Island overnight, June 7.
Initial investigations indicate at 11pm a 4WD rolled on Birra Road and one of its occupants were ejected from the vehicle.
That occupant, a 19-year-old Wellesley Islands man, died at the scene.
The other occupant, a 19-year-old Gununa man, was transported to the Mornington Island Hospital with minor injuries.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.
Quote this reference number: QP2500990622
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
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