A man has died following a two-vehicle traffic crash at Kippa-Ring last night, June 16.
Around 9.33pm, emergency services were called to a crash involving a black Suzuki RF900 and white MItsubishi Fuso at the Anzac Avenue and Oleander Street intersection.
The mini bus caught on fire and rolled into a parked vehicle on Oleander Street.
The Suzuki rider, a 26-year-old Rothwell man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
The Mitsubishi driver, a 51-year-old Clontarf man, was transported to Redcliffe Hospital with minor burns.
The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Police are appealing to anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage of the crash, and the moments leading up to the crash, to contact police.
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.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
