Coulson fatality: Man dead after three-car crash on Beaudesert Boonah Road

A 35-year-old man has died after his vehicle veered onto the wrong side of the road and crashed head-on with two other vehicles.

Max Corstorphan
The Nightly
Police are investigating after a man died in a horrific three-car crash.
Police are investigating after a man died in a horrific three-car crash. Credit: Google Maps

A man has died following a horrific three-vehicle crash south of Ipswich.

The crash occurred just after 8am on Thursday in Coulson, when a Holden Barina travelling along Beaudesert Boonah Road veered into oncoming traffic.

The Barina collided with a Honda CR-V and an LDV Maxus T60 utility.

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The driver of the Barina, a 35-year-old man from Russell Island, died at the scene.

No other injuries were reported.

The forensic crash unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is urged to come forward and contact police.

Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000

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