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Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash in Laura, Queensland Claims Life of 33-Year-Old Man

29 July 2024 · Laura, QLD

Published 29 July 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
29 Jul 2024Monday
Where
Laura, QLD
Type
Single-vehicle crash
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 33 years old
Investigation
Queensland PoliceQueensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Monday, 29 July 2024, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Deighton Road in Laura, Far North Queensland, claiming the life of a 33-year-old local resident. The driver was operating a white Toyota Landcruiser ute when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed.

Queensland Police attended the scene and declared the incident a fatal crash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on Deighton Road in Laura, Far North Queensland. The exact time of the incident was not specified in available reports.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Make/Model: White Toyota Landcruiser ute
  • Driver: 33-year-old male resident of Laura
  • Circumstance: vehicle left the roadway and crashed

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 33-year-old male driver of the Toyota Landcruiser (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police attended the scene and confirmed the fatality. Emergency services responded to the incident on Deighton Road.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or persons with relevant dashcam footage to come forward with information.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has relevant dashcam footage to contact them. Persons with information are encouraged to contact Queensland Police or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.

Source
Crime Stoppers anonymously on: 1800 333 000

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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