Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Esk 4 January

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal two vehicle traffic crash at Esk this evening, January 3.

Initial investigations indicate at approximately 5pm, a collision occurred between a car travelling north along the Brisbane Valley Highway and a truck travelling in the opposite direction.

The driver of the car, a 19-year-old Toogoolawah woman, was declared deceased at the scene.

The truck driver, a 36-year-old Regents Park man, was flown to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision of either vehicle prior to the crash is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

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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