December 14, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 38-year-old man has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after police allege a vehicle was deliberately driven at a group of pedestrians in Maroochydore late Saturday night. Investigators say the incident occurred just before midnight on Aerodrome Road, where a Toyota Yaris allegedly mounted the footpath and struck eight people. A 24-year-old woman was critically injured and flown to hospital, while several others sustained serious injuries. Police state the driver fled the scene before being arrested nearby.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (just before midnight)
  • Location: Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Toyota Yaris — alleged to have mounted the footpath and struck pedestrians

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • 24-year-old woman (NSW) — critically injured; airlifted to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
    • Two 18-year-old men — serious injuries; treated at Sunshine Coast University Hospital and later released.
    • 19-year-old man — serious injuries; treated and later released.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Additional pedestrians — injured; specific details not released.

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police and QAS paramedics attended the scene shortly after reports of pedestrians being struck.
  • The critically injured woman was airlifted to Brisbane for specialist care.
  • Multiple casualties were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
  • The scene was cordoned off for forensic examination.

“The evidence we’ve received at the scene — we’re treating this as an intentional, deliberate act.” — Detective Acting Inspector Peter Hocken, Queensland Police

Police Investigation
Police allege the incident followed a brief, minor altercation involving the driver shortly beforehand.

  • Investigators say the driver left the area, then returned and mounted the footpath.
  • Eight pedestrians — six males and two females — were allegedly struck.
  • The two female pedestrians were not known to the other group and were walking on the footpath at the time.
  • The driver fled the scene and was arrested at a nearby residence.
  • The accused has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder.

Community Impact
The alleged attack has shocked the Sunshine Coast community. Police confirmed the critically injured woman had travelled from New South Wales to visit family for a short stay before Christmas, heightening the distress felt by her family and local residents.

Appeal for Information
Police continue to appeal for anyone with information, CCTV, or dashcam footage from Aerodrome Road around the time of the incident to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Contact Policelink on 131 444.