Police Update: Fatal Traffic Crash At Marian

A man has died following a traffic crash in the Pioneer Valley near Mackay on 1 April.

The 44-year-old Eton man was the passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser that left the road and rolled on Marian Eton Road at 11.30pm that day.

He was taken to Mackay Base Hospital before being airlifted to Townsville University Hospital where he died yesterday, 3 May.

The 24-year-old male driver, from Marian, died at the scene.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Quote this reference number: QP2600642558

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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