Police responding to fatal traffic crash at Applethorpe

A 74-year-old Bapaume man has died following a crash that occurred in Applethorpe on Friday, December 1

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash, however initial investigations indicate the man’s car left the road just after 12pm and hit a tree.

The man was transported to Stanthorpe Hospital in a critical condition then flown to Princess Alexandra Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries yesterday, December 4.

Investigations are continuing and witnesses are urged to come forward.

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