The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Bajool yesterday afternoon, May 14.

About 2.40pm, police and emergency services were called to the Bruce Highway following reports of a three-vehicle traffic crash.

Initial investigations indicate, a white Suzuki Jimny was travelling south on the Bruce Highway when it collided with a northbound white Toyota Hilux.

A grey Toyota Hilux, also travelling north, collided with the white Hilux.

The driver of the Jimny, a 24-year-old Boyne Island man, was declared deceased at the scene.

The driver of the white Hilux, a 26-year-old Nundah man, and the driver of the grey Hilux, a 28-year-old Kiama, NSW man, were transported to Rockhampton Base Hospital for treatment.  

Investigations are ongoing.

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.

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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

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