A three-year-old girl has died after being struck by a ute while walking with her family in Caboolture, with investigations continuing into the fatal traffic incident.
Evening Walk Ends In Fatal Caboolture Crash
The incident occurred on 21 April near the intersection of Lynfield Drive and Toohey Street in Caboolture. The child was walking with her mother, grandmother and younger brother when, at approximately 6:47 pm, a Nissan Navara utility turning right from Lynfield Drive onto Toohey Street struck her.
Paramedics attended and treated the girl for critical injuries, however she died at the scene.
Family Seen Moments Before Collision
In the minutes before the incident, the family had been walking home from daycare along the road. CCTV footage captured the group shortly before the collision, showing an adult walking with the child and another woman pushing a stroller.
Two women and a male toddler were later transported to Caboolture Hospital in stable condition, experiencing emotional distress.
Driver Assisting Investigation In Caboolture
The driver of the ute, a 49-year-old Caboolture woman, remained at the scene and is assisting police. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Investigators are examining the events leading up to the incident, including movements in the moments before impact. Police have urged anyone with relevant CCTV or dashcam footage from the area to come forward.
Tributes Mark Scene In Caboolture
Flowers and a small teddy bear have been placed at the site following the incident. The child has been described as affectionate and full of energy, with her loss reflected in tributes left at the location.
Investigation Continues After Caboolture Fatality
Investigations remain ongoing as authorities work to establish how the collision occurred. Police continue to appeal for information that may assist in clarifying the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash in Caboolture.
Published 23-Apr-2026
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