Boy dies two weeks after crash
Fatal crash, Laura
A boy has died as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday December 18.
The boy was a passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser travelling on the Peninsula Development Road near the Hahn River Roadhouse, 82km north of Laura.
Around 5.30pm the vehicle left the road hit a tree.
The 10-year-old Rocky Point boy was transported to the Cairns Hospital in a critical condition.
The boy passed away this morning (1/1/2023) at the Cairns Hospital from his injuries.
The driver and other passengers were treated for minor injuries.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.
Quote this reference number: QP2202170069
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