Police Responding To Fatal Traffic Crash At Moranbah 28 November

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Moranbah early this morning, 28 November.

Around 12:45am, police and emergency services responded to reports a white Hino truck had struck a pedestrian on the Moranbah Access Road.

The pedestrian, a 36-year-old Moranbah woman, was transported to Moranbah Hospital in a critical condition and was declared deceased a short time later.

The driver, a 41-year-old man and sole occupant of the truck was not physically injured.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information or relevant footage of the area between 12:30am and 1:00am is urged to contact police.

Quote this reference number: QP2502157300

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.

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