The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash at Julatten early this morning, August 13.
Initial investigations indicate the car crashed into a tree on Mossman Mount Molloy Road near the intersection of Euluma Creek Road around 4.15am.
Emergency crews arrived soon afterwards, but the 32-year-old male passenger died at the scene.
A 25-year-old male driver received minor injuries and was taken to Mossman Hospital in a stable condition.
Motorists are advised diversions remain in place while investigations into the cause are ongoing.
Anyone with information or dashcam of the crash, is urged to come forward.
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.
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