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A man has been charged after a two-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway, with police alleging he was driving on the wrong side of the road.

The 35-year-old has been charged with two offences following a crash at Mooloolaba on Monday, August 17.

Emergency services were called to reports a Toyota Hilux had collided with a Toyota Rav4, after the Hilux was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road, at about 10.10pm.

Upon arrival, officers located the driver of the Rav4, a 35-year-old Birtinya woman, with non-life-threatening injuries.

She was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

The driver of the Hilux, a Buderim man, allegedly returned a breath alcohol concentration of 0.2 per cent.

He was taken into custody at the scene and had his licence suspended.

No other injuries were reported.

The man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle and adversely affected by an intoxicating substance, and drive under influence of liquor.

He was due to face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on September 14.

Anyone with relevant vision of the white Hilux prior to the crash, is urged to contact police.

Investigations remain ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au or call 131 444. Quote this reference number: QP2601602692

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