A young girl is critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on the Sunshine Coast.

A 12-year-old on an e-scooter was hit by a car coming out of a driveway.

August 21st 2024.

A young girl is critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on the Sunshine Coast.
A young girl's life hangs in the balance as she fights for survival in a hospital located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The incident occurred after she was struck by a car while traversing the streets. Emergency services were immediately alerted and arrived at Main Road in Maroochydore at approximately 7:55am. The 12-year-old victim, who hails from Alexandra Headland, was found to be in critical condition and was promptly transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for urgent medical attention.

The gravity of the situation was evident as the young girl was admitted with injuries so severe that they were deemed life-threatening. As authorities continue to investigate the circumstances that led to this unfortunate event, police are currently present at the scene of the accident. According to preliminary reports, it seems that the girl was riding an e-scooter on the footpath when a Kia 4 pulled out of a driveway onto Main Road and collided with her.

In an official statement, the police explained, "Initial investigations suggest that the girl was riding an e-scooter on the footpath when the Kia 4 entered Main Road from a driveway and unfortunately, the two collided." As the investigation progresses, the driver of the car, a 21-year-old woman from Maroochydore, is currently being questioned by authorities. In the meantime, Main Road is closed to traffic near the intersection with Hilltop Crescent as a result of the collision.

Motorists are advised to steer clear of this area and seek alternative routes to avoid any further disruptions. Additionally, the authorities are urging anyone with relevant information or potential dashcam footage of the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation. They can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Let us all hope for the best and send our thoughts and prayers to the young girl and her loved ones during this difficult time.

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