May 14, 2026

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Incident Overview
A 13-year-old boy riding a bicycle was struck by a vehicle at a roundabout in Buderim, with the driver failing to remain at the scene. Police have released vision of a vehicle believed to be involved as investigations continue.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 7 May 2026 (just after 6pm)
  • Location: Sugar Road and Wises Road roundabout, Buderim, QLD

Vehicles Involved

  • Bicycle ridden by a 13-year-old boy
  • White 4WD dual-cab utility with black rims and a white canopy (believed involved; continued driving after the crash)
  • White Hyundai i20 three-door hatchback with P plates (stopped at the time; potential witness vehicle)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • None reported
  • Injuries:
    • 13-year-old boy, from Mooloolaba, cyclist; sustained serious leg injuries, has undergone four major surgeries and remains in Queensland Children’s Hospital in a serious but stable condition

Emergency Response

  • Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit officers are investigating the incident.
  • The injured boy was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital, where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
  • Road closure or diversion details were not provided.

Police Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing, with police reviewing information and released vision of a vehicle believed to be involved. Investigators believe the vehicle travelled south on Maud Street to Sugar Road before the crash, then continued on Sugar Road and is believed to have turned right onto Okinja Crescent.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Community Impact
The incident has prompted an appeal for witnesses in the Buderim area as police work to identify the vehicle and driver involved, while the injured boy continues treatment in hospital.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing for the driver of the white 4WD dual-cab utility, or anyone with information about the crash or similar vehicles in the area, to come forward. Investigators would also like to speak with the driver of a white Hyundai i20 three-door hatchback with P plates who stopped at the time and may have witnessed the incident.

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