Fatal crash, Rossville

What happened

Incident Overview

A man has died following a single-vehicle traffic incident at Rossville, Far North Queensland on the night of Saturday, September 3, 2022. The vehicle left the road and entered a creek near Homerule Road at approximately 11:00pm local time. Three other occupants were transported to hospital in stable conditions.

Location and Time

The incident occurred near Homerule Road at Rossville, Far North Queensland, at approximately 11:00pm on Saturday, September 3, 2022.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car
• Incident: Left the road and entered a creek
• Occupants: Four persons on board

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• One male driver (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• Three occupants transported to Cooktown Hospital in stable conditions

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene following the incident. Three occupants were transported to Cooktown Hospital by ambulance in stable conditions. The deceased male was located inside the vehicle at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the incident. Initial investigations indicate the vehicle left the road and entered the creek near Homerule Road.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are appealing for anyone with information about the incident to contact Policelink. Information can be provided using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, or anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.