The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating at fatal single vehicle traffic crash which occurred in Kuluin this afternoon. Preliminary investigations indicate just before 3:30pm a motorcycle was travelling along Main Road when it left the roadway and collided with a bus stop. The male rider, a 38-year-old man from Ningi, was pronounced deceased at the […]
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Police launch one-off Pride patches for Wear It Purple Day
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) have launched specially designed patches to again demonstrate its support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) youth throughout Queensland through its involvement in this year’s Wear it Purple Day. Wear it Purple Day was established to demonstrate to young people that there is hope, that there are people […]
Sunshine Coast Police remind public to lock your vehicle
Sunshine Coast Police are urging residents to remove valuables from their vehicles and lock vehicles, even when parked at home, after multiple cars have been broken into at Palmview. Several vehicles were entered overnight with a substantial amount of cash, as well as jewellery, electronics and other personal accessories stolen. Leaving your car unlocked, or […]
Bicycle rider safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Bicycle riders have less protection than motorists and are more likely to be injured if there is a crash. In 2017, 8 bicycle riders died and 390 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. We all need to be aware and share the road safely. Bicycle riders are legitimate road users and […]
Working together for better road safety in Mooloolaba
Both locals and tourists alike all know, the popular area of Mooloolaba is a hive of activity with pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. Police from the Mooloolaba Police Beat and Transport Inspectors from the Department of Transport and Main Roads joined forces yesterday, Tuesday August 28 to target the Fatal Five: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing a […]
Motorist Safety – Tuesday’s focus for Road Safety Week
Motorists were the focus for Road Safety Week yesterday, Tuesday, 28 August. Sunshine Coast police were out and about spreading the message to share the road safely with all other road users. If we follow the road rules, be patient and courteous when using the road, we can make Sunshine Coast roads a safer place […]
Heavy vehicle safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
Driving a heavy vehicle requires extra care and attention on the roads. In 2017, 6 heavy vehicle drivers died and 135 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. Not all road users understand how to interact with heavy vehicles. Be aware of other road users – they don’t always know your blind spots. […]
Seniors join the drive to save lives
The Road Safety Week Forum for Seniors was held on Monday, August 27 on the Sunshine Coast. After an quick introduction from Inspector Miley, the attendees were entertained and informed by a number of speakers. From the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) Road Safety Unit, Leanne and Marinus conducted a road rules refresher quiz. After this, […]
Driver safety for Queensland Road Safety Week
As motorists, we must consider many factors when driving and be aware of our constantly changing environment. In 2017, 101 motorists died and 3,528 were hurt or seriously injured in crashes on Queensland roads. But it’s not just the driver at risk when we take a chance with safety. In 2017, 52 passengers died and […]
Update: Fatal traffic crash, Eumundi
Police have charged a man following the investigation of a fatal traffic crash that occurred at Eumundi on June 24. It will be alleged about 3.15pm, a Toyota Prado travelling west on the Eumundi-Noosa Road has crossed double lines and collided with a Mazda travelling east. The Mazda has run off the road and down […]