A man has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Moranbah yesterday, 8 August.

Around 11.24am, emergency services were called to a crash on the Peak Downs Highway after a silver Toyota Hilux left the roadway and collided with a power pole.

The passenger of the Hilux, an 18-year-old Balberra man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

The driver of the Hilux, an 18-year-old Beaconsfield man, sustained minor injuries and was transported to Moranbah Hospital for assessment.

The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam vision is urged to contact police.

Quote this reference number: QP2501395372

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

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.

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