The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a serious single-vehicle traffic crash in Helensvale this morning, November 17.

Shortly after midnight, a Toyota Corolla sedan was travelling westbound on Helensvale Road when it has for reasons yet to be determined lost control, hit a street sign, and came to a stop in swamp water.

The driver of the vehicle, a 15-year-old Molendinar female, sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene.

Two passengers, a 21-year-old male and a 15-year-old male, were transported to Gold Coast University Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who have relevant dashcam vision, to come forward.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Quote this reference number: QP2401972845

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