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The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal single-vehicle truck crash at West Woombye on the Sunshine Coast this afternoon, August 18.
Initial investigations indicate at approximately 12.45pm, a tip truck carrying earth moving equipment was travelling south-east along Blackall Range Road near Shekinah Court when it left the road and crashed into a dam.
Upon arrival, emergency crews located the passenger, a 32-year-old North Lakes man, deceased at the scene.
The driver, a 27-year-old Deception Bay man, was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Witnesses or anyone with information or relevant vision is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.