Tragedy as Sonya Pearson dies weeks after serious crash in Goodger

Colleagues have paid tribute to a long-term power station worker as news of her death weeks after a horror crash spreads through a close-knit South Burnett community.

Sonya Pearson.

A woman has died in hospital after a single-vehicle crash at Goodger in February.

The woman, identified as Sonya Pearson, 40, was injured when the vehicle she was driving crashed into a tree on February 19 on the Kingaroy-Cooyar Rd.

Firefighters worked for 40 minutes to free the Benair woman, cutting the door off the vehicle so paramedics could treat her.

At the time, a Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman said Ms Pearson suffered injuries to her head, legs, arms and pelvis in the crash.

She was transported to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on March 3.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Sonya Pearson.

Ms Pearson was a valued employee at Stanwell Corporation Ltd.

General manager southern generation operations Mick Joy spoke highly of Ms Pearson in the wake of her loss.

“Sonya Pearson was a valued and well-liked employee of Stanwell who was known to everyone for being personable, a great friend and a key member of the local community. Sonya in recent times worked at Tarong Power Stations and previously worked at Meandu Mine.

“Sonya’s passing is a reminder of how valuable life is.

“Stanwell has supported Sonya’s family where we can through this trying time and our thoughts continue to be with them during this incredibly difficult period.”

A funeral will be held for Ms Pearson at the South Burnett Crematorium Chapel at Pioneer Ave in Kingaroy, at 2pm on March 19, 2024.

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