Media Release
MEDIA RELEASE FOR WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17: Fatal traffic crash, Tinbeerwah
Media Release from Wednesday February 17
Two teenagers tragically lost their lives this afternoon following a head-on collision at Tinbeerwah.
One of the youths died at the scene while the other was entrapped for a period of time before being transported to Nambour Hospital where he died from his injuries. Both were 18-year-old Tewantin locals.
Two other men, a 19-year-old from Tewantin and a 60-year-old from Cooran were treated at Nambour Hospital for minor injuries.
The vehicles, one containing the three teenagers and the other a single male driver, were traveling along the Cooroy- Noosa Road when they collided around 3.50pm.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and are appealing for witnesses, including the driver of a silver van (possible a work van) who may have witnessed the crash, to contact them.
Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
07 3015 2444
