Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Cloncurry

Police are appealing for witnesses after a single vehicle traffic crash at Cloncurry overnight.

Approximately 8.30pm, a Toyota Hilux utility was travelling in a northerly direction along Cloncurry Duchess Road, just south of Malbon Selwyn Road, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle fish tailing and flipping.

The driver, a 20-year-old Burpengary man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The passenger, a 28-year-old Mount Isa man was transported by helicopter to the Mount Isa Base Hospital, with minor injuries.

Investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have dash cam vision to please contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

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

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