October 12, 2025

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Incident Overview
A woman has died following a single-vehicle crash in Baringa on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday evening, October 11, 2025.

Initial investigations indicate that at around 6:50 pm, a blue Mazda 3 was travelling along Edison Crescent when it collided with a parked vehicle. Emergency services attended the scene, but despite medical efforts, the driver — a woman in her 40s — was declared deceased at the scene.

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash and has appealed to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

“The driver, a woman in her 40s, was treated by emergency services but was declared deceased at the scene.” — Queensland Police Service

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 (approximately 6:50 pm)
  • Location: Edison Crescent, Baringa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Blue Mazda 3 sedan, driven by a woman in her 40s (fatal)
  • Parked vehicle (unoccupied, damaged in collision)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Female driver, aged in her 40s, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No other injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency crews were called to Edison Crescent, Baringa, at approximately 6:50 pm.
  • The driver was treated by paramedics at the scene but could not be revived.
  • Police cordoned off the area for crash investigation and recovery operations.
  • The Forensic Crash Unit examined the crash site for mechanical, environmental, or medical contributing factors.

“Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has relevant dashcam footage to contact police.” — Queensland Police Service

Police Investigation
The Forensic Crash Unit is examining:

  • The cause of the Mazda 3’s collision with the stationary vehicle.
  • Possible contributing factors such as driver fatigue, medical episode, or distraction.
  • Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from vehicles in the Edison Crescent area around 6:50 pm.

Community Impact
The incident has saddened residents of Baringa, a growing Sunshine Coast community. Police have renewed calls for vigilance on suburban streets and reiterated the importance of avoiding the ‘Fatal Five’ behaviours — speeding, impairment, seatbelt neglect, fatigue, and distraction — which remain leading contributors to road deaths across Queensland.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or captured relevant footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)