Police have charged a man following a fatal traffic crash at Sunshine Beach today, April 14.
It will be alleged around 11.40am, emergency services were called to Ben Lexen Drive and Eenie Creek Road following reports a silver Kia Cerato and a Kawasaki motorcycle collided.
The rider of the motorcycle, a 55-year-old Nambour man, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.
The driver and sole occupant of the Kia, a 45-year-old Noosa Heads man, has been charged with dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death.
He is due to appear in Noosa Magistrates Court on May 5.
The Forensic Crash Unit are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the crash, and appeal to anyone who may have relevant information 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.
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
