Media release

Fatal crash - Arnhem Highway

Police

This morning, at around 10:30am, the Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received a report of a serious collision between a 4WD and a truck on Arnhem Highway. The vehicles were travelling in opposite directions when the crash occurred.

Emergency services were dispatched to the scene. The driver, a 55-year-old man, was the sole occupant of the 4WD and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Major Crash Detectives are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the crash. The driver of the truck has tested negative for drugs and alcohol and is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

Road closure detours are currently in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.

Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken with them, or has dash-cam footage around the time of the crash, to please contact police on 131 444.