A 22-year-old Ooralea
man has tragically died
after crashing into a
light pole on Archibald Street,
Paget, last Monday, April 7.
At around 12:40pm, the driver
of a classic XY blue Ford Falcon
lost control of the vehicle and
struck a light pole. The driver,
who was the sole occupant,
was immediately transported to
Mackay Base Hospital. Despite
efforts to save him, the young
man succumbed to his injuries.
The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing
its investigations into
the cause of the crash.
Authorities are urging anyone
with information, or who may
have captured dashcam footage
of the incident, to come forward.
Police are asking the public to
assist in their investigation and
provide any relevant details that
could help determine the circumstances
surrounding this
tragic accident.
Investigations remain ongoing