November 1, 2025

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Incident Overview
The young boy killed in a head-on e-bike collision on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast has been identified as eight-year-old Zeke Hondow.

Zeke was riding his e-bike home from school on Thursday, 30 October 2025, when he collided with another e-bike ridden by a 15-year-old boy on a shared path near the Kawana Way and Sunshine Motorway interchange at Mountain Creek around 3:36 pm.

He was rushed to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a critical condition but later died from his injuries. The other rider declined treatment and is assisting police with inquiries.

Both e-bikes have been seized by investigators from the Forensic Crash Unit (FCU).

The tragedy has reignited calls for urgent reform to Queensland’s e-bike laws, with senior ministers promising change to address the rapid growth of high-powered and unregulated electric bike use.

“My thoughts are with the family and the friends… I’ve got an eight-year-old son myself. I can only imagine what they’re going through right now.” — Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025 (approximately 3:36 pm)
  • Location: Bike path near Kawana Way and Sunshine Motorway interchange, Mountain Creek, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • E-bike 1 — ridden by eight-year-old boy (fatality)
  • E-bike 2 — ridden by 15-year-old boy (uninjured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Zeke Hondow, 8 — sustained critical injuries after a head-on e-bike collision and later died in hospital.
  • Other Rider:
    • 15-year-old boy — refused treatment and is assisting police with their inquiries.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 3:36 pm.
  • Paramedics treated Zeke at the scene before transporting him to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
  • Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.
  • Both e-bikes were seized by the Forensic Crash Unit for examination.

“Both e-bikes have been seized as police continue to investigate.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) continues to investigate the fatal collision, focusing on:

  • The cause and dynamics of the head-on impact between the two e-bikes.
  • Potential speed and power modifications to either bike.
  • Helmet compliance, road conditions, and path visibility at the time of the crash.
  • Eyewitness and CCTV evidence from the Mountain Creek and Kawana Way area.

Inspector Jason Overland confirmed both riders were wearing helmets at the time and described the event as “a devastating accident that’s impacted the entire Sunshine Coast community.”

Community and Government Response
A GoFundMe page has been launched to support Zeke’s family, described as “one of the toughest times they will ever face.” Messages of condolence have flooded social media from friends, teachers, and community members across the Sunshine Coast.

“My cousin’s little 8-year-old son has tragically grown his angel wings.” — Family Statement via GoFundMe

The tragedy has prompted new statements from Queensland leaders:

  • **Premier David Crisafulli** reaffirmed his promise to reform Queensland’s e-bike regulations, calling the death “heartbreaking and preventable.”
  • **Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg** called for joint government action, citing the rapid rise in e-bike use and safety risks.
  • **Attorney-General Deb Frecklington** confirmed ongoing work with the premier and transport minister to strengthen e-bike legislation and enforcement powers.

“That is exactly why there is a parliamentary inquiry into e-bikes in this state. This is an absolute tragedy.” — Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington

Community Impact
The Mountain Creek and Kawana communities remain deeply affected, with residents leaving flowers and tributes near the site. The crash has intensified public concern over high-powered e-bikes capable of exceeding 50 km/h and the growing number of young riders using them without regulation.

Local parents have echoed calls for speed restrictions, registration, and age limits for electric bikes to prevent further tragedies.

“He was riding home from school — it could have been any of our kids.” — Sunshine Coast resident

Appeal for Information
Police continue to appeal for witnesses or dashcam footage from nearby roads:

  • Policelink: Call 131 444 or report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting)
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously via [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)