The Weekend Post

Fatal crash in Mareeba

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A 59-YEAR-OLD Mareeba man died following a single vehicle crash on Friday afternoon.

A passing motorist found the man unconsciou­s at the wheel of a white 2017 Ford Ranger dual cab utility just before 4pm.

The man who died had been travelling east on Herberton St, near the intersecti­on of Walsh St.

An off-duty nurse attempted to resuscitat­e the man while waiting for emergency crews to reach the scene.

The man was taken to Mareeba Hospital in critical condition, but died later.

A Queensland Police spokespers­on said it was believed that the cause of death was medical.

A report is being prepared for the coroner.

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