The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at Kuranda on Tuesday, 16 June.
Around 3pm, a silver Mitsubishi Pajero travelling east on the Kennedy Highway, towards Cairns, collided with the rear of a Fuso light truck which was stopped at roadworks.
The 67-year-old Forsayth man driving the Pajero was airlifted to Cairns Hospital with critical injuries and was later declared deceased.
The 72-year-old female Pajero passenger was transported to hospital as a precaution.
The 49-year-old male truck driver, from Cairns North, was not physically injured as a result of a crash.
Police believe other motorists may have witnessed the lead-up to the crash and are appealing to them, or anyone else with dashcam footage, to contact Policelink.
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 or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2601153301
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