Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Walkamin

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash on the Kennedy Highway near Frazer Road at Walkamin, west of Cairns overnight (November 20).

Police were called to the single vehicle crash at 6.50pm last night and initial investigations indicate the vehicle left the highway before hitting an embankment.

The driver, a 35-year-old Walkamin man was the only occupant in the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Investigators are appealing for anyone who may have seen the man’s white 2017 Toyota Hilux driving on the Kennedy Highway at the time, or who may have dash-camera footage, to contact them.

Investigations are ongoing.

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 or call 131 444.

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

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