The Forensic Crash Unit continues to appeal for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash at Alligator Creek on the 7th of January.
At approximately 5pm, a black Holden Utility was seen traveling at high speeds and dangerously on Hay Point Road, before veering into oncoming traffic and colliding with a silver Kia sedan.
The 58-year-old male driver of the Kia, from Ooralea, tragically died at the scene.
Preliminary investigations reveal that around 4:30pm, the black Holden entered the Bruce Highway from Mackay Bucasia Road in Mount Pleasant, heading north. The vehicle then turned left onto the Mackay Ring Road, continuing south at excessive speeds.
It was observed performing a series of burnouts on Gordon Street in Bakers Creek, before re-entering the Bruce Highway, overtaking other vehicles recklessly southbound, passing through Bakers Creek, Rosella, Chelona, and Balbera.
The Holden was further seen performing a burnout around the roundabout at the Bruce Highway and Hay Point Road, before briefly entering a Caravan Park in the area. After performing additional burnouts, the vehicle entered the roadway and turned off at Alligator Creek, proceeding east on Hay Point Road at high speed before it lost control and collided with the silver Kia sedan.
Investigators are urging anyone who may have witnessed the events leading up to the crash or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the black Holden to come forward.
A Queensland Police spokesperson said, “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.”
Quote this reference number: QP2500039449