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Fatal crash, Booyal (north of Bundaberg)

17 November 2024 · about 11:10am · Booyal

Published 17 November 2024

Key facts

When
17 Nov 2024Sunday, about 11:10am
Where
Booyal
Type
Motorbike vs Ford Ranger collision
Killed
1 personThe motorbike rider, a 68-year-old Moranbah man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a serious two-vehicle traffic crash in Booyal this morning, November 17.

What happened

Incident Overview

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a serious two-vehicle traffic crash in Booyal this morning, November 17.

It will be alleged, at approximately 11.10am, a Ford Ranger was travelling north on the Bruce Highway, near Booyal Dallarnil Road, when it struck a motorbike.

  • Ford Ranger was travelling
  • Ford Ranger
  • The motorbike rider, a 68-year-old Moranbah man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene
  • The driver of the Ford Ranger, a 69-year-old New South Wales man, has been arrested and charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and leaving the scene without obtaining help
  • Fatalities:
    • The motorbike rider, a 68-year-old Moranbah man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a serious two-vehicle traffic crash in Booyal this morning, November 17.

Appeal for Information

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who have relevant dashcam vision, is urged to come contact police.

  • Policelink: 131 444 (https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting)
  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 (https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/)
  • Crime Stoppers Queensland (https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au/)
Source
Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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