Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash that occurred on the Beaudesert–Nerang Road, Clagiraba last night.
Initial investigations suggest just before 8.30pm a car left the road and slid down an embankment before crashing into a tree.
The male driver who was the sole occupant of the car, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The road was closed for almost eight hours and has now reopened.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
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