The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Coulson, in the Scenic Rim, overnight, April 11.

Initial investigations indicate that around 10:30pm, a Ford Courier utility was travelling along Ipswich Boonah Road, near Beaudesert Boonah Road, before it left the roadway and collided with a tree.

The driver of the vehicle, a 52-year-old Coulson man sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital. 

The passenger of the vehicle, a 52-year-old Coulson woman was declared deceased at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash and are appealing to anyone who may have any relevant information or CCTV/dashcam vision to come forward.

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 or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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

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