Mareeba man killed after being hit by truck on remote highway
The Forensic Crash Unit has launched a probe into the death of a pedestrian who was killed at a remote Far North highway on Thursday.
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THE Forensic Crash Unit has launched a probe into the death of a pedestrian on a remote Far North highway.
Police say on Thursday at around 1.10pm the man was struck by a truck at a worksite on the Burke Development Rd, north west of Chillagoe.
The 50-year-old from Mareeba man was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Investigations by police and officers from Workplace Health and Safety are continuing and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information about the fatal incident are urged to contact police and quote this reference number: QP2200068628.
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