BRISBANE, Queensland, Jan. 26 -- Queensland Police Service issued the following media release:

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Ransome this morning, January 26.

Just before 9am a blue Holden Commodore and red Mitsubishi Lancer travelling on Rickertt Road have collided at the intersection with Chelsea Road.

The driver of the Holden, a 37-year-old Manly West man, died at the scene.

A 4-year-old boy, a passenger in the Holden, was transported to the Queensland Childrens Hospital, where he has since died.

The driver and sole occupant of the Mitsubishi, a 29-year-old Birkdale man, sustained minor injuries.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations are ongoing.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses, or anyone with relevant vision to contact police.

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