By Abbey Cannan
Four horrific fatal car crashes on Sunshine Coast within seven days has left police pleading with drivers to be alert at all times.
In the latest of unfortunate fatals, two men died in seperate car crashes on Sunshine Coast roads at the same time on the night of Saturday 10 October.
The first man died following a single-car crash in Little Mountain, with preliminary investigations indicating around 6.15pm, a black Ford Ranger travelling east on Sugarbag Road left the roadway and crashed into an embankment.
As a result of the crash, the car caught fire and the 29-year-old Little Mountain man was declared dead at the scene.
At the same time in Nambour, a 38-year-old Mapleton man died on the scene following a motorcycle crash.
Preliminary investigations show the motorcyclist was travelling west on Carter Road towards Blaxland Street when he lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to investigate both crashes.
Noosa Heads Police acting senior sergeant Troy Cavell said it was rare for four fatals to occur on the Sunshine Coast in such a short time frame.
“With school holidays just finishing and the summer season about to start, everyone that has a vehicle and drives needs to take more care and not be in a rush to get from one place to the other,“ he said.
“When you look at the amount of people that travel to and from the Sunshine Coast, there’s no ifs and buts, it’s when will fatals occur.
“We can’t predict when or where they occur or what might be the causes but it’s unfortunate that four have occurred in a week.“
Sgt Cavell said Noosa police were planning ahead for whatever Schoolies may bring to the region.
“We’re not sure about how Schoolies Week is going to affect Noosa at this stage.“
The two sad losses on the weekend follows the death of another motorcyclist in Mooloolah Valley on the morning of October 7.
A 63-year-old Mooloolah Valley man was riding east along Connection Road at 6.30am with investigations suggesting he attempted to pass a Toyota Hilux which was turning right into a property and hit the back of the utility.
In the fourth fatal, the family of 90-year-old woman who passed away in a traffic crash at Lake Macdonald on Sunday 4 October have joined police to appeal to the community for information in relation to the crash.
Forensic Crash Unit investigators are specifically seeking information about the movements of a dark coloured VW Toureg travelling in the Cooroy area from about 4.30pm until the crash, which occurred at 7.15pm.
The family of Nancy Thom, who passed away, have appealed to the community to help police investigate this matter.
“We are devastated by the passing of our mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who is no longer with us,“ they said.
“She was a much loved member of our family and also contributed as a volunteer in the local community for many years. Her passing has had a devastating impact on a lot of people.
“We are appealing to anyone who has information to please provide this to police.”
Anyone with dash cam footage or in the vicinity of the area at this time are encouraged to come forward.
