A male pedestrian has passed away in hospital after being struck by a car in Buderim early this morning.
Preliminary information suggests about 1.40am, a 62-year-old man was walking along Stringybark Road when he was hit by a white Toyota sedan.
The man from Tewantin sustained critical injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
The 19-year-old male driver of the vehicle was not injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
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