A 65-year-old man has been charged following a tragic crash at Kuttabul that claimed two lives on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
It will be alleged, around 2.35pm, a Toyota Hilux utility was travelling north along the Bruce Highway when it struck a Chevrolet Silverado towing a caravan and a Toyota Kluger.
The driver of the Kluger, a 76-year-old East Mackay man, was declared deceased at the scene.
A 68-year-old East Mackay woman was transported to hospital, however passed away as a result of her injuries on December 31.
The 65-year-old driver of the Toyota Hilux from Bloomsbury was issued with a notice to appear on Wednesday, April 23.
He was charged with one count of driving under the influence of liquor (UIL) and two counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death while affected by an intoxicating substance and is expected to appear in Mackay Magistrates Court on Monday, May 26.
Police reference number: QP2402247693
Photo source: Queensland Police
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