Fatal Car And Pedestrian Crash At Kingaroy

Police have arrested a man in relation to a fatal vehicle and pedestrian incident at Kingaroy this morning, September 3.

Emergency crews were called to First Avenue around 5am after a black Mercedes allegedly struck a 36-year-old Kingaroy man, before the vehicle left the scene.

It will be alleged the man was walking with another 27-year-old man, when he was hit by the vehicle.

The 36-year-old was declared deceased at the scene.

The 27-year-old man was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Subsequent investigations led police to locate a Mercedes at an address on Boonenne Ellesmere Road in Taabinga, and a 30-year-old man was taken into custody.

Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information that can assist investigations is urged to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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