Fatal traffic crash, Rochdale South

The release

A man has died following a traffic crash at Rochdale South on 26 September.

Initial investigations indicate that around 11.10pm, a white Ford Falcon utility and a silver Honda Jazz collided at the intersection of Rochdale and Priestdale roads.

The driver of the Honda Jazz, a 67-year-old woman, and her passenger, a 60-year-old man, were both transported to hospital.

The 60-year-old Rochdale South man died in hospital yesterday, 12 October, as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

The 22-year-old male driver of the Ford Falcon was also transported to hospital.

The Forensic Crash Unit continues to investigate the circumstances of the crash and is appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has relevant dashcam footage from the area at the time, to contact police.

The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads. However, enforcement alone cannot stop all dangerous driving behaviours.

Every choice you make behind the wheel, matters. Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or while fatigued, or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated.

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