The Forensic Crash Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal traffic crash at Banya on the Sunshine Coast on 8 January, after a three-year-old girl involved in the incident passed away yesterday, 14 January.
Initial investigations indicate about 11.40am on 8 January, a Mitsubishi Fuso truck collided with the rear of a silver Nissan Qashqai in the westbound lane of Banya Avenue near the intersection with Bruny Street.
The truck continued along Banya Avenue before colliding with the rear of a blue Haval station wagon stopped in a line of traffic at the intersection with Great Keppel Way.
A black Toyota Rav4 and a white Toyota Hiace, which were in front of the Haval station wagon, were also struck.
A three-year-old girl who was a rear passenger in the Haval sustained critical injuries and was airlifted to Queensland Children's Hospital, where she passed away yesterday.
A number of other people were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) with non-life-threatening injuries, including the 37-year-old female driver of the Haval.
The other rear passenger of the Haval, a one-year-old girl, was initially transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital and then later transported to the Queensland Children's Hospital.
The 52-year-old male truck driver received minor injuries and was also transported to SCUH for treatment.
Forensic Crash Unit investigations into the circumstances surrounding the crash are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have relevant CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact police.
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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
