Pedestrian killed after being struck by truck at Corbould Park
A 52-year-old man died after being hit by a truck on Bells Creek Arterial Road, Corbould Park, near Caloundra, on Wednesday night. Police want witnesses.
A 52-year-old man has died after being struck by a truck on Bells Creek Arterial Road at Corbould Park, near Caloundra, on Wednesday night.
Queensland Police Service said the crash happened at about 6.20pm on 28 October. The man had got out of his stationary silver Toyota Kluger wagon when he was hit by a white Mitsubishi Fuso truck.
The pedestrian was declared deceased at the scene.
The 30-year-old truck driver, from Nirimba, was not physically injured.
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash and say their inquiries are ongoing.
Appeal for witnesses
Anyone with dashcam footage, or who witnessed the incident, is urged to contact Policelink. Quote reference number QP2602130755.
Queensland Police said it is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on the state's roads. It said driving under the influence, speeding, driving while distracted or fatigued, and not wearing a seatbelt put the lives of drivers and others at serious risk, and that those behaviours will not be tolerated.
This report is based on information released by Queensland Police Service.