Kingaroy fatal: Man, 21, tragically killed in horror crash on Clark, Swendson road
A 21-year-old man has tragically died after his car left a Kingaroy road and slammed into a tree, bursting into flames and killing him instantly.
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A Kingaroy man has died following a horror single-car crash earlier this week.
The 21-year-old was driving at speed along Clark and Swendson Rd at about 8.20am on Tuesday, when his car left the road and slammed into a tree.
Kingaroy Police officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant David Tierney said the car burst into flames and was well-alight by the time emergency crews arrived.
The young Kingaroy man sadly died at the scene.
Sergeant Tierney said speed was a factor in the crash.
Police investigations are continuing into the cause of the incident.
If you need help, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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Originally published as Kingaroy fatal: Man, 21, tragically killed in horror crash on Clark, Swendson road
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