Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Mamu

A man has died following a two vehicle crash at Mamu, south-west of Innisfail, yesterday evening (July 17).

Preliminary information indicates around 6.45pm a white Hyundai Accent and white Toyota RAV4 were involved in a crash on the Palmerston Highway.

The male driver of the Hyundai Accent sustained critical injuries and passed away at Innisfail Hospital.

The 19-year-old male passenger was airlifted to Cairns Hospital in a critical condition.

A 61-year-old Tolga woman and 69-year-old Tolga man travelling in the Toyota RAV4 both sustained injuries and were transported to Innisfail Hospital.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.

Anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage or witnessed the crash 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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