The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit has charged a woman following a serious traffic crash involving a car and a pedestrian in Maroochydore on August 21.
It will be alleged around 8am the woman was the driver of Kia 4 which pulled out of a driveway onto Main Road and collided with a girl who was riding an e-scooter on the footpath.
The 12-year-old Alexandra Headland girl was transported to hospital in a critical condition, however is now recovering at home.
Yesterday, the 21-year-old Maroochydore woman, was charged with one count of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing grievous bodily harm.
She is expected to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on October 22.
The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.
Data shows that serious crashes can be significantly reduced when drivers recognise and avoid the 'Fatal Five' behaviours: speeding, drink and drug driving, not wearing seatbelts, fatigue and distraction.
Road safety is everyone's responsibility. Learn more about staying safe on Queensland roads: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/fatal-five-staying-safe-roads
