Police Responding To Serious Traffic Crash At Harristown

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a single-vehicle traffic crash in Harristown this morning, 19 July.

At approximately 2am emergency services were called to West Street where they located a white Hyundai i-30 with two injured occupants.

Initial investigations indicate the Hyundai was travelling northbound when it collided with a raised median strip and continued on a short distance before it collided with a power pole.

The passenger, a 24-year-old Darling Heights man, was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 19-year-old Harristown man, was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with minor injuries.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed or has relevant vision of the Hyundai prior to the crash to contact police.

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 or call 131 444.

Quote this reference number: QP2601351153

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads. However, enforcement alone cannot stop all dangerous driving behaviours.

Every choice you make behind the wheel, matters. Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or while fatigued, or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated.

Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime.

Road safety starts with you.

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