Thursday, September 21, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Traffic Accident Claims Bakers Creek Man’s Life

A 71-year-old Bakers Creek man has passed away following a two vehicle crash in Yalboroo, on Saturday September 16.

Police said in a statement that the Bakers Creek man was travelling north on the Bruce Highway, on his motorbike, when at approximately 11.45am, a blue Toyota Corolla travelling in the opposite direction turned in front of him.

The Toyota was attempting to turn onto Cathu O’Connell River Road, and the driver and sole occupant, a 28-year-old New South Wales man, was not physically injured.

The Bakers Creek man was transported to hospital, however, was pronounced deceased during the transport.

The New South Wales man is assisting police, and the investigation is ongoing.

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