Tributes for Gurmantar Gill, 11, killed in bus crash on Sunshine Coast

A young boy hit and killed by bus just 50m from his home on the Sunshine Coast has been remembered as a talented golfer and “gentle soul”.

Police investigating after 11-year-old Gurmantar Gill was hit and killed by a bus on the Sunshine Coast. Picture: Patrick Woods.

A young boy killed while riding his bike home from school on the Sunshine Coast has been remembered as a talented golfer and gentle young man.

Gurmantar Gill, 11, died on Tuesday after he was struck by a bus while riding his bike at the corner of Jingellic Dr and Karawatha Dr in Buderim about 4pm.

He was rushed to hospital but died a short time later.

His father, Daljinder Gill, said his son was riding his bike home from Matthew Flinders Anglican College where he was in year six when he was hit by the bus.

Gurmantar Gill, 11, with his father Daljinder Gill.

“He was just 50m from home. Just one more left turn and he would have been home,” Mr Gill said.

“Yesterday he said he wanted to ride to school, normally we pick him up but yesterday he wanted to ride.

“I still can’t believe we don’t have him.”

Gurmantar grew up on the Sunshine Coast with his parents and big sister.

He loved sport, and was also a very talented golfer who wanted to turn professional when he grew up.

Gurmantar Gill, 11, was a very talented golfer who wanted to be a pro when he grew up.

Golf coach John Wright taught Gurmantar for about three years, saying he was a beautiful young man with a lot of talent.

“He was a beautiful kid,” Mr Wright said.

“He’s a kid you’d always stop and talk to … just a gentle soul.”

Mr Gill said Gurmantar played in golf competitions most weekends – as recently as Sunday.

He was a part of Maroochy River Golf Club.

Gurmantar Gill, 11, was a very talented golfer who wanted to be a pro when he grew up.

Mr Gill said Gurmantar was his best friend, and would be deeply missed by his family.

“He always took me to golf, I’m just going to have those memories now.”

The crash involved a CDC Queensland bus service.

A number of students from Mountain Creek State School were on the bus at the time with six were treated on scene.

The bus driver, a man in his 60s, was not physically injured, and is assisting police with investigations.

A CDC spokeswoman said they were devastated about what had happened.

“We are deeply saddened to learn that the young boy involved in the incident has subsequently passed away,” she said.

Police at the scene of a fatal bus crash in Buderim. Picture: Patrick Woods.

“The details of the accident are being investigated by the police and other authorities. We are co-operating fully with those inquiries.

“We offer our sympathies to the family of the young cyclist and thank the first responders for their efforts at this difficult time.”

Witnesses or anyone with relevant vision is urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.