Fatal traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal single-vehicle truck crash at West Woombye.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal single-vehicle truck crash at West Woombye on the Sunshine Coast on the afternoon of 18 August.

Initial investigations indicate at approximately 12.45pm, a tip truck carrying earth moving equipment was travelling south-east along Blackall Range Road near Shekinah Court when it left the road and crashed into a dam.

Upon arrival, emergency crews located the passenger, a 32-year-old North Lakes man, deceased at the scene.

The driver, a 27-year-old Deception Bay man, was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Witnesses or anyone with information or relevant vision is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.