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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash at Alligator Creek, January 7.
At around 5.00pm emergency services were called to Hay Point Road, after reports of the three-vehicle crash.
Initial information indicates that a black Holden Utility Ute was observed driving at speed and dangerously, travelling eastbound on Hay Point Road before lost control, travelled onto the incorrect side of the road and collided into a silver Kia sedan travelling westbound.
A third vehicle that was travelling behind the Silver Kia was struck by debris caused from the crash.
Upon arrival the driver of the silver Kia a 58-year-old Ooralea man, was initially treated for serious injuries but was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver of the black Holden Utility a 35-year-old Hay Point man sustained minor injuries and was transported to Mackay Base Hospital. He is currently assisting police with investigations.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations remain ongoing.
Investigators are appealing to any witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam vision to come forward.