Mt Carbine mine worker identified as fatal crash victim
The Mount Carbine mine worker killed in a single vehicle crash outside Mossman has been remembered as a friend, mentor, an adored husband, cherished son and proud father.
Cairns
Don't miss out on the headlines from Cairns. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Driver fatigue is understood to have been a factor in the death of a Mount Carbine mine worker killed outside Mossman last weekend.
Golding Contractors employee Andrew Hogarth was killed in a single vehicle crash last Sunday morning.
Police stated Mr Hogarth’s Toyota HiLux left the Captain Cook Highway and rolled down an embankment at the Cassowary Creek Bridge, 2km south of Mossman.
The 48-year-old Townsville man is understood to have been returning home after his shift at the EQ Resources owned tungsten mine at Mount Carbine.
He died at the scene of the crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash that happened at 5.45am on February 11.
Golding’s Mount Carbine manager Steve Page said it was a difficult time for loved ones of Mr Hogarth.
“It’s very traumatic for the family,” he said.
Mr Hogarth was the adored Husband of Laura. Proud and protective father and father-in-law of Amber, Andrew and Jade.
The departed mine worker was also the cherished son of Bonnie and George and one-of-a-kind Brother to Adam, Jennifer and Sharon, as well as being a friend and mentor to many, according to a funeral notice listed on February 21.
A funeral service for Mr Hogarth was held at the Woongarra Crematorium Chapel in Julago on February 22.
The death of Mr Hogarth followed a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of 20-year-old Cassowary Coast man Brendan Rigano on the Bruce Highway in January.
At the time he was the second person to die on Far North Queensland roads this year.
Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
Originally published as Mt Carbine mine worker identified as fatal crash victim
Hwy reopened, three hospitalised following multi-vehicle crash
The Kennedy Highway has been reopened to traffic following multi-vehicle crash, which left three people hospitalised, on Thursday afternoon.
‘Hectic wildfire season’: Deliberately lit bushfires
A Far North Queensland-based firefighter has warned many homes are not prepared for fire-season as crews contain fires claimed to be deliberately lit.
FNQ’s collection of on-road oddities and troppo transport options
From a kid towing a boat behind an e-scooter to a go-kart on the main drag of a Tablelands town, the Far North has no shortage of on-road oddities when you just have to get there. See the hilarious list.
YOUR SAY: Qld’s election promises unpacked
Queenslanders have been promised a lot in recent months ahead of October’s state election – but what can we trust and what is simply a vote-grab? HAVE YOUR SAY
Police seize rifles and handguns in firearm blitz
A police crackdown on illegal firearms including raids on properties throughout Far North Queensland has resulted in the seizure of 18 unlicensed or unregistered weapons. Watch the video.
Masked gang’s violent home invasion in southern Cairns
Police are seeking witnesses after a masked gang broke into a home in Bentley Park, targeting residents and damaging property. Find out more here.