Fatal crash in Leyburn

Police are investigating a crash in Leyburn yesterday.

Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred on private property at Leyburn yesterday evening.

Emergency services were called to the property just before 5:30pm following reports an off-road racing truck had crashed.

Early investigations suggest the truck rolled while negotiating a corner and caught alight.

The female driver escaped the vehicle, while her 41-year-old male co-pilot died at the scene despite the best efforts of bystanders to render first aid.

The driver was transported to Toowoomba Base Hospital with serious injuries.

Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are continuing.