Fatal crash, Charters Towers area

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a man died in a crash at Homestead yesterday afternoon.

Around 12.40pm a car was travelling west on the Flinders Highway when the vehicle has left the roadway and hit a tree.

The driver and sole occupant, a 49-year-old Ingham man, died at the scene.

Investigations are continuing.

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing number of lives lost on our roads.

Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.

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