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Fatal traffic crash, Adare

20 December 2024 · about 1:15pm · Adare

Published 20 December 2024

Key facts

When
20 Dec 2024Friday, about 1:15pm
Where
Adare
Type
Head-on two-vehicle crash
Killed
1 personA 61-year-old Kleinton woman, a rear passenger of the Honda CRV, was pronounced deceased at the scene
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

What happened

Incident Overview

Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle-crash which occurred in Adare this afternoon, December 20.

At 1.15pm, a Toyota Rav 4 and a Honda CRV were travelling in opposite directions on the Warrego Highway in Adare, near Gatton, when they collided.

  • Toyota Rav
  • Honda CRV were travelling
  • Honda CRV
  • Honda CRV driver and
  • A 61-year-old Kleinton woman, a rear passenger of the Honda CRV, was pronounced deceased at the scene
  • The 21-year-old Honda CRV driver and the 68-year-old male front passenger were transported
  • The Toyota Rav 4 driver, a 78-year-old Wilsonton man, was transported
  • A 73-year-old female, the Rav 4 front seat passenger, was airlifted
  • Fatalities:
    • A 61-year-old Kleinton woman, a rear passenger of the Honda CRV, was pronounced deceased at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Appeal for Information

  • 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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