Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Mackay

An 87-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash at Beaconsfield on Thursday.

Just before 6pm, a Mitsubishi Lancer exited a shopping centre on Celeber Drive and collided with the 87-year-old man who was crossing the road.

Police and paramedics rendered first aid to the man before he was transported to Mackay Base Hospital where he died Saturday morning.

The 29-year-old male driver of the Mitsubishi Lancer was not physically injured.

Investigations in the circumstances of the crash are now being conducted by the Forensic Crash Unit.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

/Public Release. View in full here.