Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious traffic crash at Rollingstone yesterday, 16 December.

About 11.50am, a white Isuzu Pantech truck collided with a white and red semi-trailer on the Bruce Highway approximately 50km northwest of Townsville, outside a roadside fruit stall.

The 61-year-old male driver of the Isuzu sustained serious leg injuries and was airlifted to Townsville University Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

Police are appealing to anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to come forward.

In particular, police would like to hear from the driver of a white vehicle that was seen stopping at the fruit stall when the crash occurred.

Police vehicle with lights

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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