August 21, 2024

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The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit are investigating a serious traffic crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Maroochydore this morning, August 21.

Police were called to Main Road, near the Hilltop Crescent intersection, around 8am to reports a girl had been hit by a car.

Initial investigations indicate the girl was riding an e-scooter on the footpath when the Kia 4 pulled out of a driveway onto Main Road and collided with the girl.

The 12-year-old Alexandra Headland girl was transported to hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the car, a 21-year-old Maroochydore woman, is assisting police with enquiries.

Anyone with information, including dashcam footage, is urged to contact police.

Investigations are ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2401412721

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