Cherbourg man, 29, tragically killed in horror rollover on Burnett Hwy at Sandy Ridges near Kingaroy

A man has tragically died after the car he was driving rolled several times on the Burnett Highway near Kingaroy. He was found by a passing motorist.

Burnett Hwy at Sandy Ridges near the scene of a fatal crash, August 27, 2021. Picture: Holly Cormack

A 29-year-old Cherbourg man has been tragically killed after the car he was driving rolled on the Burnett Highway near Kingaroy.

Police were called to the incident at Sandy Ridges, about one kilometre north of Broadwater Access Road, just before 7am on Friday.

Preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle, a 2008 green-gold Holden Commodore, rolled several times.

It’s believed the man was found by a passing motorist.

The highway remains closed in both directions and SES personnel are diverting traffic at the Burnett Highway and Kingaroy Barkers Creek Road intersection.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash or saw the vehicle travelling on the highway this morning to contact them.

Anyone with relevant dashcam footage is also asked to contact police.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2101589408.