A 71-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Gundiah, south of Maryborough, yesterday afternoon, 20 December.

Around 3.20pm Saturday, emergency services were called to Bauple Woolooga Road following reports a silver Subaru Forester had crashed into the Mary River after veering off a bridge.

Members of the public entered the water in attempt to assist the driver and sole occupant.

Police divers attended the scene a short time later, with the man, a 71-year-old from Newtown, located deceased inside the vehicle.

Anyone with CCTV or dashcam vision of the vehicle prior to the crash, is urged to contact police.

Investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash 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.

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

Quote this reference number: QP2502336856

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