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Mount Byron Road rollover leaves 18-year-old driver critical

An 18-year-old Coorparoo man is in a critical condition after his Jeep Wrangler rolled on Mount Byron Road; the Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a serious single-vehicle crash at Mount Byron on Thursday afternoon, 15 October.

Initial investigations indicate that about 5.15pm, a black Jeep Wrangler was travelling along Mount Byron Road when it lost control and rolled.

The driver, an 18-year-old Coorparoo man, sustained life-threatening injuries and was flown by helicopter to Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital in a critical condition. The sole passenger, an 18-year-old Deagon woman, sustained minor injuries.

Police are appealing to anyone with relevant information, CCTV or dashcam footage to come forward. Investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information should quote reference number QP2602041069 and contact Policelink, which accepts information 24 hours a day through the online suspicious activity form on the Queensland Police reporting page.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through the Crime Stoppers Queensland website.

This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.

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