Atherton man dies after two-car crash

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A two-car crash at the Tablelands on Saturday has claimed the life of a 64-year-old Atherton man.

At about 12.50pm a Toyota Corolla was driving along Herberton Petford Road, Irvinebank, when it had a head-on crash with a Toyota Hilux.

A passenger in the Corolla sustained critical injuries and died at the scene.

The Corolla driver, a 19-year-old Atherton man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Atherton Hospital.

The two occupants of the Hilux were assessed at the scene with minor injuries.

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Anyone with information on any police-related incidents can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au.

 

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