Two serious incidents on the Coast on Thursday night have left a teenage cyclist injured and a young man fighting for life following an electrocution.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 13-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle at Buderim.
Initial investigations indicate the boy was riding along Sugar Road just after 6pm when he was hit at the roundabout intersection with Wises Road.
The vehicle allegedly involved failed to stop following the crash.
Police said the vehicle is believed to be a dark-coloured dual cab utility with a silver sports bar, which was last seen travelling south towards Buderim.
The teenager sustained leg injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating and has appealed for the driver or anyone with information or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
In a separate incident later that evening, a man in his 20s suffered life-threatening injuries after reportedly being electrocuted by overhead train power lines at Landsborough.
According to the Queensland Ambulance Service, emergency crews were called to Beech Road about 8.40pm.
The man sustained significant burns to his head, neck, chest and back.
He was airlifted in a life-threatening condition to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital for treatment.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the incident have been released.
Meanwhile, a Sunshine Coast woman was set to appear in court after an alleged drink driving incident at Childers South.
The QPS stated that police pulled over a white Toyota Hilux on the Bruce Highway, on May 2, at about 5.55pm, after officers observed it swerving within the northbound lane.
It is alleged the driver returned a roadside breath alcohol reading of 0.304 per cent.
A 39-year-old Forest Glen woman was issued a notice to appear for high range drink driving and had her license immediately suspended.
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. Quote this reference number: QP2600876765.
