Teen man dies after being struck by ute while lying on rural Queensland road
The 18-year-old Kingaroy man was 'lying on the roadway' when he was hit by the car, Queensland Police said.
The Toyota Hilux was travelling on Wondai Proston Rd in Hivesville, a rural town about two hours inland from Noosa, when it struck the young man at about 6am.
The Kingaroy man suffered critical injuries and died at the scene.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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