Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Bellara

A man has died after being hit by a four-wheel-drive in Bribie Island this morning.

Initial inquiries suggest just after 11am an elderly man attempted to walk across Eucalypt Street in Bellara.

Police believe his vision was obstructed by a parked vehicle and he was struck by the Holden Colorado as a result.

Despite CPR being performed, the 79-year-old died a short time later.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact police.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

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.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day or call 1800 333 000.

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