Staff Writers

A boy has died as a result of injuries sustained in a single vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday December 18.

The boy was a passenger in a Toyota Landcruiser travelling on the Peninsula Development Road near the Hahn River Roadhouse, 82km north of Laura.

Around 5.30pm the vehicle left the road hit a tree.

The 10-year-old Rocky Point boy was transported to the Cairns Hospital in a critical condition.

The boy passed away this morning (1/1/2023) at the Cairns Hospital from his injuries.

The driver and other passengers were treated for minor injuries.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing.

Quote this reference number: QP2202170069