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Passenger killed in Bicentennial Drive crash at Noosa on Saturday, 19 September 2026

Noosa, Queensland

Published 19 September 2026

Key facts

Where
Noosa, Queensland

What happened

Incident Overview

A 53-year-old Sunshine Beach man died following a single-vehicle crash on Bicentennial Drive at Noosa. Queensland Police said a Mercedes-Benz was involved.

Location and Time

  • Crash date: Saturday, 19 September 2026
  • Approximate time: About 2.00am
  • Location: Bicentennial Drive, Noosa, Queensland

People and Vehicles Involved

Police said the deceased man was an occupant of the Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle was driven by a 51-year-old Sunshine Beach man. The release does not state where the deceased man was seated or report another occupant.

Injuries and Fatalities

The 53-year-old man sustained critical injuries and died at the scene. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Emergency Response

Emergency services attended Bicentennial Drive after receiving reports of the early-morning crash. The source does not provide further details about treatment at the scene or road closures.

Police Investigation

The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances. The preliminary release does not describe how the crash occurred and does not provide a final finding about cause, fault or legal responsibility.

Appeal for Information

The police occurrence reference is QP2601835064. The cited release does not contain a separate witness appeal.

Sources

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

General information only, not legal advice.

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