The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Kuttabul this afternoon, December 28.

Initial investigations indicate at approximately 2.35pm, a Toyota Hilux utility heading northbound has come into contact with a southbound Chevrolet Silverado towing a caravan and then crashed with a southbound Toyota Kluger.

The driver of the Kluger, a 76-year-old East Mackay man, sustained critical injuries and was subsequently declared deceased at the scene.

The passenger of the Kluger, a 68-year-old East Mackay woman, was transported to Mackay Base Hospital in critical condition.

The driver of the Hilux, a 65-year-old Bloomsbury man, was transported to Mackay Base Hospital in a stable condition.

The occupants of the Silverado sustained no physical injuries.

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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads