February 4, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 54-year-old international tourist has died following a fatal traffic crash on the Bruce Highway at Glenwood, Queensland. The incident occurred on Monday, February 3, 2025, and involved a rock striking the windscreen of the vehicle he was driving.

Location and Time
The fatal traffic crash occurred on the Bruce Highway at Glenwood, Queensland, at approximately 6:45 am on Monday, February 3, 2025. Glenwood is a locality on the Bruce Highway in the Wide Bay–Burnett region of Queensland.

Vehicles Involved
The incident involved a Volkswagen T-Cross, driven by the 54-year-old international tourist. No other vehicles were directly involved in the initial incident.

Crash Description
A Volkswagen T-Cross was travelling north on the Bruce Highway near Glenwood when a rock struck and penetrated the windscreen. This incident led to a crash, the specifics of which are under investigation. The article does not detail the nature of the subsequent crash after the windscreen was struck.

Injuries/Fatalities
The 54-year-old international tourist, who was the driver of the Volkswagen T-Cross, sustained critical injuries as a result of the incident. He was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Tragically, he later passed away from his injuries. No other injuries were mentioned in the article.

Emergency Response
Following the incident, emergency services were dispatched to the scene on the Bruce Highway at Glenwood. The injured driver was airlifted to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for urgent medical treatment. The article does not detail other emergency services present.

Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is conducting a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal traffic crash. They are appealing for anyone who may have relevant information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. The Queensland Police Service has provided a reference number for this investigation: QP2500201731.

Witnesses/Appeals
The Queensland Police Service is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has dashcam footage of the event to contact them. They are urging anyone with information to contact Policelink online or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

Community Impact
The article does not explicitly mention the community impact, but a fatal crash on a major highway like the Bruce Highway can cause traffic disruptions and emotional distress for those who witness or are affected by the incident.

Contributing Factors
The initial incident involved a rock striking the windscreen of the vehicle. The investigation will likely focus on the circumstances surrounding the rock strike and the subsequent events that led to the crash and the driver’s fatal injuries. The article indirectly highlights the importance of road safety and avoiding the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviors (speeding, drink/drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue, and distraction).