A serious traffic crash occurred in St Lawrence, south of Mackay on 7th November. Early investigations indicated that a truck left the Bruce Highway and crashed into a tree near Wumalgi Road, around 7am.
At the time the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, a 55-year-old man from Rural View, was flown to Rockhampton Base Hospital in a critical condition.
Queensland Police Service released a statement on 20th November informing the public that the 55-year-old man has since passed away from critical injuries in the Rockhampton Base Hospital, thirteen days after the fatal incident.
The Forensic Crash Unit are investigating the crash and police will prepare a report for the coroner. Anyone with information about the crash, or who has dashcam vision, is urged to contact police.
There has been a series of stolen vehicle occurrences around the Mackay region over the past month. Distressed individuals have been updating the Mackay Crime Watch Facebook page with images, CCTV footage and descriptions of the thieves responsible.
• Silver Landcruiser in Bronte St, West Mackay
• Red Commodore in North Mackay
• Blue Suzuki at BB Print Stadium
• White Prado in Rural View
• Isuzu D-max in East Mackay
• Nissan Qashqai on Mansfield Drive, Beaconsfield
• Red Nissan Juke in Sarina
• Grey Prado in Walkerston
• Break-in attempt on Drake Drive in Paget
• Broken rear passenger window on Ready Street
If you have information, contact Policelink at police.qld.gov.au/reporting or report anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au
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