Man Killed in Crash on Bruce Highway at Canoona, Queensland – August 30, 2024

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, August 30, 2024, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on the Bruce Highway at Canoona, north of Rockhampton, Queensland. A man in his 50s was pronounced dead at the scene after his utility vehicle veered off the roadway.

Emergency services attended the incident, which took place in the early morning hours on a stretch of highway between Atkinson Road and Old Canoona Road.

Location and Time

The crash occurred on the Bruce Highway (Kunwarara Road) at Canoona, between Atkinson Road and Old Canoona Road, north of Rockhampton, at approximately 6:20 am on Friday, August 30, 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Utility vehicle
• Direction: Not specified
• Driver: Man in his 50s (deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• Man in his 50s, driver of the utility vehicle (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• None reported.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended the scene following the crash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation

Queensland Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Police are examining the factors that led to the utility vehicle veering off the Bruce Highway and are appealing for anyone with information relevant to the incident to come forward and assist with their inquiries.

Appeal for Information

Queensland Police are urging anyone with information relevant to the crash at Canoona to contact them. Witnesses or persons with relevant details are asked to contact Queensland Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.