Queensland Police were called to a business complex in Urangan, Hervey Bay, at about 8am on Monday where they found the body of a 62-year-old man, who had suffered head injuries.
"Police have information this vehicle stopped near the Hervey Bay Botanic Gardens," Queensland Police said in a statement.
Officers are appealing for further witnesses as they divulge further into details about the case.
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