Tragic Accident Claims Life on Bruce Highway

In a tragic incident on the Bruce Highway, an 83-year-old man from Curra has died after being struck by a vehicle. The accident occurred around 5:30 PM on June 21, near Gunalda, Queensland. Local police and emergency services responded promptly to the scene between Hermans Road and Lindleys Lane, following reports of a pedestrian being hit.

Initial investigations suggest that the pedestrian was struck by a black Mercedes Benz traveling south along the highway. The driver, a 54-year-old man from Nirimba, was unharmed physically and is cooperating with the police investigation.

Authorities are seeking assistance from the public, urging anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage of the incident to come forward. This appeal is part of an ongoing effort to piece together the circumstances surrounding the accident.

For those with information, police can be contacted through Policelink at 131 444 or anonymously via Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000. The incident is referenced under the number QP2501097705.