Young Coast man charged after fatal deep water crash
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A 22-year-old Coolum man has been charged following a crash at a Diddillibah property that claimed the life of a 30-year-old man late last year.
On Tuesday police charged the man with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and driving while relevant drug present.
The crash happened at the Lifestyle Supports' Diddillibah property at 2pm on December 14.
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The 30-year-old was confirmed to be a client of the disability support service.
The driver and two passengers were driving around the property when the ute entered a deep body of water and became submerged.
The driver and a 19-year-old man in the front passenger seat were able to get out of the vehicle.
The male rear passenger, who was 29-years-old at the time, was trapped for a short time before being removed via the rear window.
He was taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a critical condition and remained on life support until he died on December 18.
The Coolum man was issued a Notice to Appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on April 9.
