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Fatal traffic crash appeal, Alligator Creek

7 January 2025 · about 4:30pm · Alligator Creek

Published 16 January 2025

Key facts

When
7 Jan 2025Tuesday, about 4:30pm
Where
Alligator Creek
Type
Head-on collision between Holden Utility and Kia sedan
Killed
1 personThe driver of the Kia, a 58-year-old Ooralea man, died at the scene
Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit, PoliceThe Forensic Crash Unit continues to appeal for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash at Alligator Creek on January 7.

What happened

Incident Overview

Just before 5pm, a black Holden Utility was observed travelling at speed and dangerously on Hay Point Road before it travelled onto oncoming traffic and collided with a silver Kia sedan.

The driver of the Kia, a 58-year-old Ooralea man, died at the scene.

  • black Holden Utility was observed
  • silver Kia sedan
  • black Holden entered the Bruce
  • black Holden leading up to
  • The driver of the Kia, a 58-year-old Ooralea man, died at the scene
  • Fatalities:
    • The driver of the Kia, a 58-year-old Ooralea man, died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • None reported.

Investigation

The Forensic Crash Unit continues to appeal for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash at Alligator Creek on January 7.

Appeal for Information

The Forensic Crash Unit continues to appeal for witnesses following a fatal traffic crash at Alligator Creek on January 7.

Investigators are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed or who have dashcam or CCTV vision of the black Holden leading up to the crash to come forward.

  • 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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