(Photo: RACQ CareFlight)
August 27, 2014
A 54-year-old Proston truck driver cut free from the crushed cabin of his semi-trailer near Merlwood this morning has died in hospital.
A police spokesman said the Forensic Crash Unit was investigating the crash, which occurred about 9:40am near the intersection of the Murgon-Gayndah Road and Bicks Road.
The fully loaded grain truck appeared to have left the road and hit a tree as it was travelling south along Murgon-Gayndah Road.
It was found about 50m off the road in a paddock.
The driver was trapped in the cabin for about 50 minutes and was freed by firefighters using specialist equipment at 10:27am.
The RACQ CareFlight helicopter flew the injured man to Nambour Hospital with serious leg and pelvis injuries.
Police and ambulance crews also attended the scene.
[UPDATED 8:00pm]
Condolences to the family. Very sad
Stephen was a kind, genuine, generous man with a loving, caring, soul. You will be dearly missed gentle giant. Thoughts, prayers and strength for Leah, Jessica, Sue, Peter, family and friends. Heaven’s gates have opened up for a wonderful angel. May you rest in peace.
So sorry to learn of Steven’s passing yesterday, in such tragic circumstances! My thoughts and prayers go to all his family, especially his mother Estelle and sisters Michelle and Karen. I will always remember Steven as a caring, funny and generous brother to my friends and all who were lucky enough to have met him.
Stephen was my brother and we are all in shock at his untimely passing. My family and I would like to take the time to thank the Fire & Rescue crew, Ambulance Oifficers, the Police and RACQ Careflight and the Nurses and Doctors at Nambour Hospital who cared for Stephen and worked so hard to try and bring him back to his loved ones.
On behalf of the Grant cousins I wish to convey to Estelle, her family and many friends that our heart felt sympathy is with you all. God grant you all the strength to get through the following days. Love Joan Manthey
Words will not express the true meaning of a loss of a child. Estelle my love and thoughts are with you and your family at this very sad time in your life.
Steve was always happy to see you, which always made you feel the same. His big smile and big heart will be sadly missed to all who had the pleasure of knowing him