Police Investigate Fatal Peregian Springs Crash

The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Peregian Springs (Sunshine Coast) on Thursday, January 9.

At approximately 5.20pm, a silver Mitsubishi Triton was travelling north on the Sunshine Motorway, when it left the road after passing through the roundabout with Murdering Creek Road and crashed into a tree.

The driver of the vehicle, a 20-year-old Sippy Downs man, was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, where he has since died as result of his injuries.

A 56-year-old Cooroibah man, a passenger of the vehicle, was not physically injured.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations remain ongoing.

Investigators are appealing to any witnesses, or anyone with relevant dashcam vision to come forward.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

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