Teenage driver dies in hospital following horrific crash that killed passenger in Toowoomba, Queensland

Molly Magennis and Alex Chapman
7NEWS
A 16-year-old boy has died following a horrific single-vehicle crash that killed one other and injured several others.
A 16-year-old boy has died following a horrific single-vehicle crash that killed one other and injured several others. Credit: 7NEWS

A 16-year-old boy has died following a horrific single-vehicle crash that killed one other and injured several in Queensland on Sunday.

The crash took place in Kearney Spring, Toowoomba about 11.30pm on Sunday.

A silver Mazda was travelling along Spring St when it left the road and crashed into a pole, killing a 22-year-old female passenger.

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Three other passengers, a 17-year-old girl, 20-year-old woman and 20-year-old man, were taken to hospital.

Emergency services at the scene of the crash on Sunday night.
Emergency services at the scene of the crash on Sunday night. Credit: 7NEWS

The 16-year-old driver was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Queensland Police confirmed on Thursday that the teenage boy had since died.

Investigations are ongoing and any witnesses, or anyone with dashcam footage, have been urged to come forward.

Originally published on 7NEWS

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