Fatal car crash in Atherton Tablelands

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal traffic crash in Wongabel last night, April 4.

Police and emergency services were called to Atherton Herberton Road about 7.50pm to reports of a two-vehicle traffic crash.

Initial investigations indicate, a Ford Courier and a Toyota RAV4 were travelling in opposite directions when they have collided.

The driver and sole occupant of the Ford Courier, a 33-year-old Bayview Heights man was treated for serious injuries, however, was declared deceased.

The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota, a 45-year-old Atherton woman sustained serious injuries and was transported to Atherton Hospital in a stable condition.

Atherton Herberton Road, between Wongabel Road and Mount Baldy Bridge Road was closed for a number of hours to investigate the crash scene.

Investigations are ongoing.

Quote this reference number: QP2500583946

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