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Incident Overview
Police have charged a man following investigations into a fatal traffic crash involving a Mitsubishi Fuso truck at Banya on the Sunshine Coast. The crash occurred in January and remains under investigation by the Forensic Crash Unit.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Thursday, 09 April 2026
- Location: Banya, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Vehicles Involved
- Mitsubishi Fuso truck
Injuries/Fatalities
- Fatalities:
- Not stated in update; incident described by police as a fatal traffic crash (details not provided).
- Injuries:
- Not stated.
Emergency Response
- Not stated in the update.
- Not stated.
- Not stated.
Police Investigation
Forensic Crash Unit investigations are continuing into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
- A 56-year-old Rosemount man, the truck’s driver, has been charged with one count of driving a motor vehicle while relevant drug is present.
- He is due to appear before Caloundra Magistrates Court on 23 April.
Community Impact
The crash has resulted in a fatality and an ongoing police investigation on the Sunshine Coast.
Appeal for Information
Police have urged anyone with information to contact authorities and quote reference number QP2600047997.
- Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
- Policelink: Call 131 444.