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60-Year-Old Man Charged After Alleged Pedestrian Crash on Sugar Bag Road at Caloundra West on 30 August 2026

Caloundra West, Queensland

Published 31 August 2026

Key facts

Where
Caloundra West, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

A 64-year-old man was seriously injured after an alleged crash involving a pedestrian on Sugar Bag Road at Caloundra West on Saturday afternoon.

Queensland Police said the man was struck by a silver Nissan Pathfinder at about 3.30pm on 30 August 2026. The vehicle allegedly left the scene before police arrived.

Location and Time

  • Crash date and time: About 3.30pm on Saturday, 30 August 2026.
  • Location: Sugar Bag Road, Caloundra West, Queensland.

Injuries and Hospital Treatment

  • The injured pedestrian was a 64-year-old man.
  • Police said he sustained serious injuries to his leg and chest.
  • He was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Police Charges

Police later arrested a 60-year-old Caloundra West man, who they allege was driving the Nissan Pathfinder. He has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing grievous bodily harm and failing to remain at the scene and render assistance while showing callous disregard.

The charges are allegations that have not been determined by a court. Police said the man was granted bail and is due to appear in Caloundra Magistrates Court on 17 September 2026.

Read the Queensland Police update

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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