December 9, 2025

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Incident Overview
Police are appealing for information after a 33-year-old Wurtulla woman died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle e-scooter crash in Aroona on Sunday, 7 December. Emergency services were called to Beerburrum Street around 12:30pm following reports that the woman had crashed while riding an e-scooter. She was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries but later died. Police emphasised growing concern around local Personal Mobility Device (PMD) incidents, noting this is the second fatality on the Sunshine Coast this year involving an e-bike or e-scooter.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 7 December 2025 (around 12:30pm)
  • Update Date: Tuesday, 9 December 2025 (9:18am)
  • Location: Beerburrum Street, Aroona (Sunshine Coast), QLD

Vehicles Involved

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 33-year-old Wurtulla woman — sustained life-threatening injuries; died in hospital.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded promptly to Beerburrum Street after reports of the crash.
  • The woman received medical treatment before being transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
  • A police scene was established for analysis.

Police Investigation
Police are continuing investigations into the circumstances surrounding the single e-scooter crash.

  • Investigators are examining roadway conditions and the rider’s direction of travel.
  • Police are seeking CCTV, dashcam, or eyewitness accounts from the area.
  • Police highlighted an increase in PMD-related injuries and fatalities across the region.

Community Impact
The incident has heightened public concern around PMD safety, particularly heading into the Christmas school holiday period. Police urged riders to wear helmets, follow road rules, and remain vigilant due to the rapid growth in PMD use across the Sunshine Coast.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with relevant information or footage to come forward. Quote reference number QP2502221771.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report anonymously online.
  • Provide information via Policelink on 131 444 or the QPS online suspicious activity form.