A man has died following a single vehicle traffic crash in Douglas last night.

Initial investigations indicate approximately 9.50pm a car travelling along Cape Tribulation Road in Diwan has crashed into a fixed road sign.

A 39-year-old Diwan man, who was the sole occupant of the car was located deceased at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.