Teen dies in horror crash after tyre comes loose on Bruce Hwy
A 19-year-old man has lost his life after a rollover on the Bruce Highway near Bundaberg.
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A 19-year-old Isis Central man has died following a single vehicle rollover at Booyal on Saturday night.
Initial investigations indicate four men in a white Holden Commodore were traveling on the Bruce Highway at about 6.15pm when that car lost its rear passenger side tyre and continued travelling east along Adies Road.
According to police, investigations indicate the driver lost control of the vehicle and the 19-year-old front seat passenger was ejected from the vehicle.
He suffered critical injuries and was pronounced deceased.
Investigators urge anyone who witnessed the white Commodore at the intersection of Adies Road and Bruce Highway at about 6pm to contact police.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink.
Quote this reference number: QP2201386090.
A QAS spokesman said another patient, a male, was taken to Bundaberg Hospital with leg injuries.
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