Teen killed in horror crash at Maryborough, driver flees scene
A teenage girl has died after a horror crash at Maryborough as police continue to search for the driver who they say fled the scene.
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A teenage girl has died after a horror crash at Maryborough and police are searching for the driver of the vehicle, who they say fled the scene.
Initial investigations indicate a white Ford Falcon sedan was travelling along Albert St around 8.45am Sunday, February 19, when it struck a power pole.
The male driver fled the scene on foot.
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The passenger, the 19-year-old Welcome Creek woman, sustained serious head injuries and was taken to hospital.
She died from her injuries at hospital on Monday.
Police are appealing for the driver to come forward and contact police.
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for witnesses or those with dashcam vision of the crash to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
The public can report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
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