An 85-year-old man has died following a traffic crash at Upper Coomera yesterday afternoon, 11 August.

Initial investigations indicate around 1.40pm, a Hyundai Santa Fe and a mobility scooter were travelling north along Heathwood Drive when they collided.

The rider of the mobility scooter, an 85-year-old Upper Coomera man, was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries but passed away this morning.

The driver of the car, a 43-year-old man, was not physically injured. He returned a negative roadside breath test at the scene.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations are ongoing.

Quote this reference number: QP2501415098

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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

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