Police have charged a man following investigations into a fatal traffic crash at Banya on the Sunshine Coast in January.

The Mitsubishi Fuso truck’s driver, a 56-year-old Rosemount man, was issued a Notice to Appear on 4 April.

He has been charged with one count of driving a motor vehicle while relevant drug is present.

The man is due to appear before Caloundra Magistrates Court on 23 April.

Forensic Crash Unit investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Previous media release – https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2026/01/15/fatal-traffic-crash-banya/

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The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads.

Every choice you make behind the wheel, matters. Driving under the influence, speeding, driving distracted or not wearing a seatbelt puts your life – and the lives of others – at serious risk. These dangerous behaviours will not be tolerated. Queenslanders can expect police – anywhere, anytime.

Safer roads start with you.

Quote this reference number: QP2600047997

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