Fatal traffic crash, Cassowary Coast Region

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, a fatal two-vehicle collision occurred on the Bruce Highway at Euramo in the Cassowary Coast Region, Queensland. A white Holden Rodeo and Toyota Landcruiser collided head-on on the Tully River Bridge at approximately 10:00am, resulting in one fatality and two injuries.

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene immediately. The Bruce Highway was closed for a period of time while emergency crews responded and initial investigations were conducted.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Tully River Bridge on the Bruce Highway at Euramo, approximately 10:00am on Wednesday, July 26, 2023.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: White Holden Rodeo
• Direction: northbound
• Driver: 64-year-old male (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

• Make/Model: Toyota Landcruiser
• Direction: southbound
• Driver: 45-year-old male (transported to hospital)
• Passenger: 33-year-old male (transported to hospital)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 64-year-old male driver of the Holden Rodeo (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• 45-year-old male driver of the Toyota Landcruiser (transported to hospital, stable condition)
• 33-year-old male passenger of the Toyota Landcruiser (transported to hospital, stable condition)

Community Impact

The Bruce Highway was closed for a period of time following the collision, with traffic diverted while emergency crews responded and initial investigations were conducted at the scene.

Emergency Response

Queensland Police and emergency services attended the scene at approximately 10:00am. The two occupants of the Toyota Landcruiser were transported to hospital in stable conditions by ambulance.

Investigation

Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the collision. Police are appealing for any motorists with dashcam vision or information that could assist the investigation to come forward.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone with information or dashcam vision that could assist investigations to contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting, available 24 hours per day. Crime information can also be reported anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.