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Man charged after crash that killed 58-year-old south of Mackay

May 14, 2025 5:03 am in by
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A man in his 30s will face court in Mackay today – charged with manslaughter following a crash that left a man dead.

Police have charged a 35-year-old Hay Point man following extensive investigations into a fatal traffic crash earlier this year on January 7.

Just before 5pm, police will allege a black Holden Utility was observed travelling dangerously on Hay Point Road before it travelled into oncoming traffic and crashed into a silver Kia sedan.

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The driver of the Kia, a 58-year-old Ooralea man, died at the scene.

The 35-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and is due before Mackay Magistrates Court today, May 14.

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