QPS launches Operation Spring Break
Extra police will be patrolling our busy road networks as part of a major state-wide road safety operation coinciding with the school holidays.
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is launching Operation Spring Break which involves high-visibility enforcement patrols to reduce high-risk driving behaviour and make our roads safer for all road users.
From Saturday 16 September to Monday 2 October, police will be out enforcing speed limits, conducting roadside drug and alcohol tests while urging motorists to drive safely.
So far in 2023, 196 people have lost their lives on Queensland’s roads.
This year, police are especially focusing their attention on vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, e-scooter riders and motorcyclists.
Boy dies in serious Bli Bli crash
A 12-year-old boy has died from injuries sustained in a crash at Bli Bli on 3 September.
Around 5.10pm a Mazda utility was traveling west on David Low Way when it collided with a 12-year-old boy who had been riding a scooter.
The boy was airlifted to the Queensland Children’s Hospital where he passed away on Sunday 17 September.
The driver of the utility, a 27-year-old Bli Bli man, was served a notice to appear for drink driving after returning a reading of 0.069. He will appear at the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on 30 October.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing and additional charges are expected to be laid.
Police appeal for witnesses in Diddillibah
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for witnesses after a 29-year-old man was injured in a single-vehicle traffic crash at Diddillibah on the Sunshine Coast on 17 September.
Initial investigations indicate at approximately 7pm, a white 2007 Nissan Patrol utility was travelling west along Diddillibah Road when it left the road and rolled, before crashing into a power pole.
The driver, a 29-year-old Kiels Mountain man, received serious injuries and was flown to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
Witnesses, particularly anyone with dashcam vision or CCTV from the area at the time of the incident, are urged to come forward.
Man charged with dangerous driving
Sunshine Coast detectives have charged a man with dangerous driving causing death in relation to a fatal traffic crash at Burnside on Friday 15 September.
It will be alleged at 7.23am a stolen Mercedes was headed east on Windsor Road when it collided with a Nissan Micra travelling in the opposite direction.
The driver of the Nissan, a 52-year-old Nambour woman, died at the scene.
The driver of the Mercedes fled the scene but was arrested a short time later with the assistance of members of the public.
A 26-year-old Caloundra West man has been charged with dangerous driving causing death whilst adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, driver callous disregard to deceased, enter dwelling with intent, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, armed robbery, possession of shortened firearm, possession of a dangerous drug (methylamphetamine), carry loaded firearm in public, possession of a weapon whilst under the influence of liquor or a drug, possession of explosive (ammunition), possession of utensil (pipe) and disqualified driving.
He was set to appear via video link before the Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on 16 September.
Break-in charges on Sunshine Coast
Police have charged two people following multiple alleged property offences at Narangba and Yandina on the Sunshine Coast.
It will be alleged at approximately 12.40am on Thursday 7 September, the front doors of a Main Street pharmacy in Narangba were smashed before medication and toiletries were stolen.
It is alleged those involved left the scene in a Mazda CX3, which was later driven to another break-in at Yandina a few days later.
Approximately 11.20pm on Sunday 10 September, it is alleged the glass frontage of a grocery store along Old Gympie Road was smashed and quantity of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen before those involved fled in the same Mazda vehicle.
No one was physically injured during either incident.
Following extensive investigations, detectives from the Sunshine Coast and Petrie Criminal Investigation Branches (CIB) executed a search warrant at a Caboolture property and took a man and a woman into custody on 11 September.
Have you misplaced some cash?
Maleny Police are seeking the owner of a large sum of cash that was located in a bag at a local charity.
If you believe that you have misplaced a bag containing a significant amount of cash please contact Maleny Police Station and use the reference QP2301525412.
To claim the cash you will need to be able to advise the amount of money and also provide a description of the bag it was located in.
