January 4, 2024

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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after an 80-year-old man was killed in a traffic crash at Raceview this afternoon, January 4.

Initial investigations indicate just before 1pm, a Toyota Rav4 was travelling along Robertson Road when it struck a mobility scooter near a pedestrian refuge island.

The scooter rider, an 80-year-old Eastern Heights man, was declared deceased at the scene.

The other driver, an 86-year-old Eastern Heights woman, was taken to Ipswich Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It is understood the drivers were not known to each other.

Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2400019634

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