Police Responding To Fatal Traffic Crash At Barron

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash at Barron near Machans Beach this morning, 9 November.

Initial investigations indicate around 5.40am a grey Mazda-3 was travelling north bound on the Captain Cook Highway near the Machans Beach Road roundabout, when it left the roadway and rolled.

The driver and sole occupant, a 20-year-old Smithfield man, sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

Police are urging anyone with relevant information and vision to come forward.

Investigations are ongoing.

Quote this reference number: QP2602212902

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.

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