A man has died following a single vehicle traffic crash in Roseneath, in the early hours of this morning.
Initial information suggest that around 1.00am an electric scooter crashed on the Flinders Highway.
The 18-year-old rider, from Mount Louisa, suffered significant injuries as a result of the crash and was transported to Townsville University Hospital in a critical condition, however, he has since died.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.
Anyone with information that could assist police investigations is urged to contact police.
Quote this reference number: QP2500938644
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