May 28, 2026

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Incident Overview

A 44-year-old Charters Towers man died after a white Mazda BT-50 and a white Volvo prime mover collided head-on on Gregory Developmental Road at Frankfield on 28 May 2026.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026, about 2.15am
  • Location: Gregory Developmental Road, Frankfield, about 90 kilometres north of Clermont, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • White Mazda BT-50 utility
  • White Volvo prime mover

Injuries and Fatalities

  • The 44-year-old utility driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • Police said the 34-year-old truck driver was not injured.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the head-on collision on Gregory Developmental Road. Police did not provide further details about road closures in its published report.

Police Investigation

Police said inquiries into the cause of the collision were ongoing. The published report did not announce charges or attribute responsibility.

Appeal for Information

Witnesses or anyone with relevant information can contact Policelink on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 and quote reference QP2601014671.

Legal Support

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